The NGO had alleged that the minor’s family members and other community elders made her undertake a fast for over 60 days as part of a ritual. (Source: ANI) The NGO had alleged that the minor’s family members and other community elders made her undertake a fast for over 60 days as part of a ritual. (Source: ANI)A 13-year-old girl died in Hyderabad after her family allegedly compelled her to undertake a 64-day fast as part of a community ritual prompting the city police to launch an enquiry into the incident. Achuta Rao, father of the girl who died after observing 68-day long fast in Hyderabad. (Source: ANI) Achuta Rao, father of the girl who died after observing 68-day long fast in Hyderabad.

Source: Indian Express October 08, 2016 10:07 UTC