How far did the 70-year-old man travel in his rickshaw van for his wife?

The 70-year-old man traveled 300 km in his rickshaw van to take his wife for medical treatment.

Why did Babu Lohar refuse help from the police for his wife's transport?

Babu Lohar refused help from the police due to his deep emotional attachment to his wife and his rickshaw van.

What happened to the couple during their return journey from Cuttack?

During their return journey, the couple was involved in a minor accident where Lohar's wife sustained a head injury, but they continued towards home.

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70-Year-Old Pulls Wife 300km in Rickshaw

25 Jan

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Summary

A 70-year-old man cycled 300 km to take his wife for medical treatment.
He refused help from police, citing deep emotional attachment to his wife and van.
The couple faced a minor accident but continued their journey home.

70-Year-Old Pulls Wife 300km in Rickshaw

A remarkable act of marital devotion unfolded as a 70-year-old man, Babu Lohar, transported his wife 300 km in a rickshaw van from Sambalpur to Cuttack for medical treatment. Lohar, a rickshaw puller, undertook this journey in November last year after his wife suffered a paralytic stroke.

Using his rickshaw van with added cushions, Lohar pedaled for nine days, traveling approximately 30 km daily and resting at roadside shops. After two months of treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, he began the return journey on January 19, this year.

During their return, the couple was involved in a minor accident near Choudwar, where Lohar's wife fell and sustained a head injury. They sought treatment at a local community health centre before continuing their journey home to Modipada.