Minor girl dies after observing fast for 68 days
A 13-year-old Jain girl from Hyderabad, Kumari Aradhana, died on October 2 after observing a 68-day fast, allegedly to bring luck to the family business, reports said. The case came to light after the Child Right Association filed a complaint seeking action against the parents. Reportedly, a priest had advised observing "chaturmas", a four-month fast.