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A 16-year-old boy from Bengal has reportedly spent most of the past five years in water because his body develops a severe burning sensation whenever he comes out. His family once believed he was possessed. Now, after his story went viral online, Anant Ambani has reportedly arranged for him to be airlifted to Mumbai for treatment at a Reliance Foundation hospital. From superstition to medical care — a heartbreaking story that has captured the internet’s attention. 🙏 #Bengal #AnantAmbani +2 Sixteen-year-old Iqbal Sheikh from West Bengal's Murshidabad district spent nearly five years living submerged in local ponds. Stepping out caused his skin to develop an intense burning sensation. After his plight went viral online, Anant Ambani arranged for him to be airlifted to Mumbai for specialized treatment at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital. Who: 16-year-old Iqbal Sheikh from Beldanga, Murshidabad.The Struggle: Spent nearly five years mostly inside water because exposure to air triggered severe skin burning.Impact: Prolonged submersion caused secondary health issues like severe colds and chest congestion due to poverty and lack of early diagnosis Medical InterventionThe Turning Point: Social media videos brought widespread public attention to his rare, undiagnosed affliction.Relief: Under Anant Ambani's instructions, logistical and medical steps were taken to move him safely.Current Status: Admitted to Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai for comprehensive dermatological and neurological evaluations Bengal Boy, 16, Has Spent 5 Years Living In Water: ‘I’m Possessed And My Body Burns’ A 16-year-old boy in West Bengal has spent nearly five years living in ponds, sometimes remaining submerged for four to seven days at a stretch. Iqbal Sheikh, from Beldanga in Murshidabad district, said that he experiences an intense burning sensation across his body whenever he comes out of the water- a pain he attributes to what he believes is possession by a jinn. #india #somalitiktok #foryoupage