Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), April 12: A shocking incident from Raebareli district has once again highlighted the poor state of healthcare and emergency services in Uttar Pradesh. Due to the unavailability of an ambulance, an 11-year-old boy had to take his injured elder brother to the hospital using a scrap-pulling rickshaw. The video of the heartbreaking incident has hit the internet and has gone viral on social media.
Details About The Incident
The incident took place in Hasanpur village of Unchahar area. A 13-year-old boy fell from a wall and was seriously injured. The family made several attempts to call an ambulance, but received no response.
With no help in sight, the younger brother who is just 11 years old placed the injured boy on a hand-pulled rickshaw usually used for collecting scrap, the same kind his father uses for a living, and dragged it all the way to the hospital. A woman, possibly their mother, was seen walking behind the cart, pushing it from the back.
Video Sparks Outrage
The heart-wrenching moment was captured on video and shared on social media by the handle @bstvlive on X (formerly Twitter). The video has gone viral, drawing attention to the alarming gaps in the state’s healthcare services. The incident has exposed the poor state of health care facilities in Uttar Pradesh.
Response from Authorities
Following public outrage, officials took note of the situation. Dr. Manoj Shukla, superintendent of the local Community Health Centre, confirmed that the injured child is now being treated.
A Reflection of Ground Reality
Despite tall claims about improving healthcare infrastructure in the state, incidents like these continue to expose the grim reality on the ground, where even an emergency ambulance is not guaranteed.