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Last Updated: Men who had physical relations with the girl from Uttarakhand were "unaware" she was HIV positive. Since some of them were married, their wives "too got HIV". A troubling case from Uttarakhand's Ramnagar town has resurfaced online. A 17-year-old girl, allegedly addicted to drugs, transmitted Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to at least 19 men over the past year and a half. The incident initially came to light in October last year in the Gularghatti area in Nainital district. According to reports, the teenager was in contact with several local men, and many of them later tested positive for HIV. The girl was reportedly using the money she received to fund her drug addiction. Men Unaware Of Infection A post that gained widespread attention claimed that the men who came in contact with the girl had no idea she was HIV positive. Some of them were reportedly married, which led to the further spread of the virus to their wives. 'A 17-year-old girl gave HIV to 19 youth in Nainital, Uttarakhand. She was addicted to smack, and to fund her addiction, she engaged in physical relationships with men. The men didn't know that she had HIV. She slept with even some married men, whose wives also got HIV," read a post shared on X (formerly Twitter). Infections Linked To Drug-Addicted Teen The case started unfolding when several young men in the area began reporting severe health issues. They had approached the Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC) at Ramdatt Joshi Joint Hospital, where tests confirmed they were HIV positive. An investigation followed and pointed to a common link: a teenage girl with a financially disadvantaged family who was taking heroin. During counselling, it was revealed that she had been sexually active with many of the infected men over several months. Many Question Men's Actions After the post resurfaced online, social media users reacted to it. While the incident itself shocked many, several people pointed out that the men had sexual relations with a minor, which is a punishable offence. One user commented, 'So married men cheated on their wives and slept with a minor. They deserve it." Another added, 'Those men made a personal choice of sleeping with a MINOR without protection while being MARRIED. ZERO SYMPATHY FOR SUCH PEOPLE!!! The only victims, in this case, are the poor women who were married to these disgusting men!" 'You mean to say multiple married men need to be booked under POSCO now. Good for the men," someone else said. 'Why are adult men sleeping with an underage person not the main problem here?" a person questioned while an individual shared, 'Those men deserved it! Why did they sleep with a 17 y/o? It's entirely their fault. Look at those married men, because of those imbeciles, now innocent women are affected." Meanwhile, a user shared, 'Two years ago, I worked in Noida and noticed a girl, about 16-18 years old, living in a room inside mine. She consistently invited male friends daily for obvious reasons. Once the landlord discovered this, they chased her away." Following the incident, the health department in the region took several steps to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. Seminars and awareness drives were organised where free testing and medicines were made available to those affected. The identity of all diagnosed individuals was kept strictly confidential. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.