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Health
Mother Walks 3 Hours in Meghalaya to Save Sick Son; He Dies in Her Arms
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 07:48 AM
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A mother in Meghalaya walked three hours to reach her sick son, but he died in her arms before help could arrive. The incident raises questions about emergency transport in remote villages.
In a remote village in Meghalaya, a mother walked for three hours to reach her sick son, hoping to get medical help. Despite her efforts, the child died in her arms before any vehicle could arrive. The incident has sparked concerns over the lack of timely emergency transport in the region. Authorities have yet to explain why an ambulance or other vehicle did not reach the village during the critical time. The community is calling for improved medical infrastructure and faster response services.