New Delhi: A heart-wrenching scene unfolded in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, where a family was forced to chain their 12-year-old son due to his mental illness and lack of resources. Amidst the scorching heat, Amit Pandey and his wife Deep Shikha from Gorakhpur were seen on the roadside with their son Vansh, who suffers from a mental health condition. Due to his unpredictable behavior and the familys inability to afford proper care, they resorted to chaining him to prevent him from harming himself and others.Family is seeking treatmentThe family traveled to Agra seeking help at the Mental Health Institute, but due to limited resources, they were not admitted and asked to return later. Struggling financially, they were forced to stay on the footpath with their chained son.Intervention from Municipal CorporationUpon learning about the situation, the Municipal Corporation intervened and took the family to the Mental Health Institute, highlighting the urgent need for better mental health infrastructure and support systems for vulnerable families.
