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This Article is From Jul 14, 2016

Unable To Bear Treatment Costs, Couple Seeks Mercy Killing Of Daughter

Unable To Bear Treatment Costs, Couple Seeks Mercy Killing Of Daughter
The 11-year-old suffers from liver ailment. (Representational image)
Hyderabad: Unable to bear treatment costs of their 11-year-old daughter, a couple in Telangana today approached the Human Rights Commission seeking permission for her mercy killing.

An application was filed by the girl's parents N Ramchandra and Shyamala, who went to the State Human Rights Commission along with their daughter and stated that they are unable to meet the medical expenditure of Rs 21 lakh required for treatment of the ailment.

The couple, residents of Jagathgirigutta, sought some relief or they be permitted for mercy killing of their daughter who is suffering from liver ailment.

After going through the petition, the human rights commission directed the couple to approach the state government. The commission also recommended to the Telangana government to provide some relief to the girl.

 

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