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India News | Ailing wife in rickshaw van, 70-yr-old in Odisha cycles 600km to hospital & back

By TOI-India

24 January 2026 at 20:57 IST

Ailing wife in rickshaw van, 70-yr-old in Odisha cycles 600km to hospital & back — Representative Image • Source: HEMANTA PRADHAN AND MANABESH MOHANTY

A 70-year-old man, Babu Lohar, pedalled his rickshaw van 300km to Cuttack with his ailing wife for medical treatment, refusing help. After two months, he is now making the arduous journey back home, showcasing immense devotion and highlighting the struggles of the poor in accessing healthcare and transport.

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