Archive · 19 Nov 2025
8-Yr-Old Dies of Starvation, Villagers Fund Last Rites
An 8-year-old boy named Harish died because he didn't have enough food.
His father couldn't afford to bury him, so kind villagers gave money to help.
Harish's mom left him before he died, and his dad couldn't take care of him properly because he didn't have a job.
An 8-year-old boy died of starvation in Mahbubnagar, Telangana
Father unable to afford last rites due to financial crisis
Villagers contributed money for the funeral
Boy's health deteriorated due to poor nutrition
Mother abandoned the boy before his death
- Who
- P. Harish (8-year-old boy), P. Balaraju (father), villagers of New Premnagar
- What
- Harish's death due to starvation, villagers funding his last rites
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- New Premnagar, Mahbubnagar district, Telangana
- Why
- Balaraju's financial crisis due to job loss
Villagers' Perspective
NGO Worker's Perspective
Cause of Death
Villagers' Perspective
Harish died due to lack of food
NGO Worker's Perspective
Harish died due to a serious illness exacerbated by malnutrition
- Cause of Death
- Starvation
- Father's Occupation
- Mill worker
- Villagers' Contribution
- Money for last rites
- Mother's Action
- Abandoned Harish before his death
- Father's Action
- Sold belongings to feed family