Truth Behind ‘Sons Refused to Take Mother’s Body’ Turns Upside Down: Father Admits – “The Mistake Was Mine

Gorakhpur:
A recent incident from Bharohiya village under Campierganj police station shocked everyone when reports claimed that three sons had refused to bring home their mother’s body from an old-age home, citing a “manglik ceremony” and fear of apshakun. However, an on-ground investigation by NBT has revealed an entirely different story. The narrative that was widely circulated on social media and TV channels turns out to be incomplete and misleading.

The Story That Went Viral

Initial reports suggested that Bhual Gupta (Madhesiya) and his wife had been thrown out of their home by their sons and were forced to live in an old-age home in Jaunpur. When the mother passed away on 19 November, the sons allegedly told the old-age home to keep the body in a freezer and claimed they would take it after four days.

Enraged locals accused the sons of cruelty and labelled them as “Kal-yugi children.” The story created outrage across media platforms.

But during NBT’s ground reporting on Tuesday, the situation appeared completely different.

“My Reputation Is Already Ruined, What Will You Write Now?” – Elder Son Breaks Down

When NBT spoke to Sanjay Kumar Madhesiya, the eldest son, he said in a choked voice:

“Sir, everything is destroyed now. My defamation is complete. What is left to write?”

After assurance, he revealed the real circumstances.

Sanjay explained that he and his siblings (three brothers and three sisters) had been raised in difficult circumstances. He was brought up and educated by his maternal grandparents. His maternal grandfather, angry with his daughter (Sanjay’s mother) for severing ties after marriage, willed his entire property to Sanjay and his cousin. This decision created tension between Sanjay and his parents.

Meanwhile, Sanjay’s father, Bhual, had already sold their ancestral land in Pipiganj and had taken multiple loans from villagers. He even borrowed ₹1.62 lakh from his own daughter and son-in-law. When he failed to repay, the daughter’s marriage came under strain. The family confronted him and asked him at least to return the daughter’s money.

This confrontation angered Bhual, who left home with his wife 17 months ago and cut all contact with the family.

Shocking Twist: Sons Did Not Refuse the Body

On 20 November, the family received a call from Ravi Chaubey from the old-age home informing them of the mother’s death. Since the house was busy with pre-wedding rituals scheduled for 23 November, villagers suggested not bringing the body inside the house.

The sons arranged an ambulance and brought the body to the village. Following the advice of the village priest, the body was temporarily buried in the presence of the two younger brothers and the grandchildren, with the plan to complete all rituals later with a symbolic effigy.

Father Finally Admits: “The Mistake Was Mine”

During the reporting, Bhual himself reached the spot and confessed:

“I made mistakes. I had taken loans from many people and was running away from creditors. That is why I left home with my wife. I accept my fault.”

He added that the village panchayat had now resolved the dispute and all three sons had agreed to keep him at home and repay his debts.

“I have no complaints now. My sons will perform my wife’s last rites with full rituals.”

Village Head Speaks: Media Carried Half Information

Gram Pradhan Durgesh Yadav stated:

“Half-baked information in the media created major misunderstandings. Bhual had many debts. Creditors would chase him everywhere. The sons were often humiliated because of him.
The issue was not as big as it appeared. Such disputes happen in many families, but this one escalated due to misinformation.”

He confirmed that the body was buried at the village cremation ground in the presence of the sons and grandchildren, and the situation was later exaggerated by incomplete statements given by Bhual and the old-age home.

Conclusion

What was initially portrayed as a case of heartless sons abandoning their mother has now turned into a story of miscommunication, debt pressure, and emotional turmoil within a family. The truth, revealed through on-ground reporting, highlights the dangers of half-reported stories and the importance of verifying facts before passing judgment.