Rakesh, aka Kapli lives in a slum in front of the Samta Police Station. He used to carry heavy cement bags and scrap and earned a meagre amount. His father had left the family a long time back. He used to feed and take care of his mother as well as his younger brother. His mother expired in January. Recently, Mrs. Nita and the teacher of the slum children, Mona Shah noticed his deteriorating health. He had become extremely skinny and sick. With the help of some vendors, they decided to admit him to Sir Sayajirao General Hospital (SSGH). When he was admitted to the hospital, a part of his leg was already chewed up by a mouse and the mouse also caused a tear near his hips. Later it was found that a nerve in his spine had choked which had resulted in paralysis of one of his legs. He has an elder brother who was approached by the concerned people to stay with Kapli. They were ready to raise funds and not demand a single penny in return. All they wanted was a member of the family to be on

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