A deeply troubling incident from Jawainian village near Madhora, about 22 kms from Chhapra in Bihar spark outrage and sorrow. The story of two young daughters forced to carry their mother’s body and perform her final rites alone raises serious questions about empathy, poverty, and social responsibility in rural India.
Orphaned Sisters leave alone after mother dies in Bihar
The tragedy occurred after Babita Devi passed away just days ago. Her husband, Ravindra Singh, had died about one and a half years earlier, leaving the family in serious financial trouble. Since then, they had been struggling to survive, cut off from social and economic help.
When Babita Devi died, no one from the village reportedly offered even basic assistance. With no relatives or neighbors stepping in, the burden of last rites fell entirely on her two daughters. Gathering their courage and strength, the sisters carried their mother’s body, prepared the funeral pyre, and performed the cremation rituals by themselves.
No support even for shraddha rituals
The ordeal did not stop there. With no savings or outside help, the daughters are now going door-to-door, asking for assistance to perform the 13th day Shraddha rituals, an important tradition in Hindu customs. Bihar Villagers claim the family had become socially isolated due to prolonged poverty, leading to their complete neglect during this difficult time.
Locals and activists have urged the district administration and social welfare authorities to step in and provide immediate help, including financial aid, food security, and long-term support for the two orphaned girls.
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