'HIV-positive boy hung in bag on tree to die'

[snc128]

'HIV-positive boy hung in bag on tree to die'

New Delhi - A three-year-old HIV-infected boy was left to die in a cloth bag hung from a tree in southern India, a report said on Saturday.

The child was discovered in a shopping bag hanging from a tree in southern Tamil Nadu state when villagers heard a cry on November 7, the Indian Express reported.

"It was the most inhuman thing that anyone could do to such a child," local doctor Hari Ram told the daily newspaper.

It was not clear how long the boy had been hanging from the tree.

He was later handed over to his grandmother who came forward after seeing his photograph in a newspaper on November 14, the Indian Express said.

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[Vinod2070]

Indeed tragic.

I thought only our Pakistani friends used to be on the lookout for such gems from India. Seems they are not alone. :)

[snc128]

the important thing is not India but lameness and mercilessness.those who dont show mercy to the others,probably will not be shown mercy.
what was that little child's sin who was punished for a crime he did not commit by himself?

[smilingassassin]

I agree, since when do 3 year olds shoot up with drugs or engage in sex? Why is it his fault?

[Vinod2070]

You are right. Such incidents really sadden your heart and make your head hang in shame.

Hope things will improve as people get more educated and aware. Many illiterates consider AIDS as a big social evil and they need to be educated about it.