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Fatehabad constable's infant son battles rare genetic disorder, cops across 6 dists mobilise to raise funds
Hisar: Eight-month-old Yuvansh, the son of Fatehabad police's cyber cell constable Rajesh, is battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type-1 (SMA), one of the rarest and most severe genetic disorders affecting infants.
His survival depends on a life-saving injection costing Rs 14.5 crore, which must be procured from Switzerland.
In a show of solidarity, police departments across six districts have joined hands to help raise the required amount. Rohtak additional director general of police Y Puran Kumar has written to the superintendents of police (SPs) in Rohtak, Bhiwani, and Charkhi Dadri urging officers to donate one day's salary for the cause.
SPs of Kaithal (Aastha Modi) and Sirsa (Mayank Gupta) have also issued similar appeals. Policemen in Fatehabad are contributing at the local level as well.
It is estimated that if officers across these districts contribute one day's salary, it could generate a significant portion of the funds required.
Constable Rajesh and his wife Kiran, a clerk in the food supply department, are receiving support not only from the police but also from employees of her department.
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Public awareness campaigns and fundraising efforts have also gained traction on social media platforms. So far, around Rs 38 lakh has been collected through donations.
Adampur MLA Chandraprakash has written to Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini seeking financial aid for Yuvansh's treatment. Constable Rajesh has also met Hisar ADGP K K Rao in his appeal for assistance.
Yuvansh was born on April 9, 2024. His parents noticed that by the time he was two months old, he was not showing normal physical development.
After consulting multiple doctors and undergoing various tests, the family received confirmation of SMA on May 18, 2025. The condition was further reviewed by doctors at PGI Chandigarh, who advised urgent administration of the Zolgensma gene therapy injection — considered one of the most expensive drugs in the world.
Doctors emphasised that the injection must be administered before the age of two for the best possible outcome, followed by continued treatment for at least two to three months.
In a desperate appeal, constable Rajesh has reached out to several prominent personalities and institutions for help. His pleas have been directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CM Nayab Saini, actors Salman Khan and Sonu Sood, transport minister Anil Vij, MP Naveen Jindal, the Tata Foundation, industrialist Gautam Adani, and the Union health ministry.
The campaign to save baby Yuvansh continues to gain momentum as citizens, officials, and well-wishers across the state rally in support.
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