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- A 16-year-old named Jai Singh Rathore solicited funds on social media for his 12-year-old sister's eye surgery.
- Donors contributed over 1.5 lakh rupees within 24 hours in response to his emotional appeal.
- Social media users subsequently accused the campaign of being fraudulent after hospital authorities reportedly denied the patient's existence.
- The fundraiser account was later deleted amid rising public backlash.
What to watch next
- Possible investigation into the legitimacy of the fundraising appeal
- Response from social media platforms regarding the deleted account
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Named India · Dr. Shroff's Eye Hospital · Jai Singh Rathore
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