Bangalore: A five-year old boy, who was given small doses of brandy as a cure for cough, has become addicted to alcohol in a Karnataka village.
The boy, who hails from Duggavati village in Davanagere district, can easily drink a bottle of beer and 90 ml of liquor -- brandy or whisky.
His grand parents, under whose care he lives now, are unable to fund his luxurious habit.
Playing the role of a good samaritan, Karnataka Excise Minister M P Renukacharaya has come forward to help the boy.
Renukacharya, who came across the boy during a recent visit to Davanagere district, told reporters that he has decided to send the boy to a de-addiction camp and fund his education.
"I am doing this in my personal capacity and not as a Minister and not from the government," he clarified.
The boy, who hails from Duggavati village in Davanagere district, can easily drink a bottle of beer and 90 ml of liquor -- brandy or whisky.
His grand parents, under whose care he lives now, are unable to fund his luxurious habit.
Renukacharya, who came across the boy during a recent visit to Davanagere district, told reporters that he has decided to send the boy to a de-addiction camp and fund his education.
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