A man is being worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu God after a mystery condition left him just 23 inches tall. Manpreet Singh, 21, is the same height and weight as a six month old baby and is believed to be one of the smallest people in the world. Currently undiagnosed, his condition remains a mystery. But now locals in Punjab, India, consdier him a deity and visit him daily to be 'blessed'. His is weight as 7.46 kilos.
Mr Singh was born a healthy baby boy, but his parents Jagtar Singh and Manjeet Kaur say his growth suddenly stopped when he was six months old.
Sadly, doctors have never examined him properly as his family have never been able to afford medical treatment.
Jagtar said: 'We don't have money to pay for his treatment.'
Additionally, Mr Singh is unable to talk and walk - he stopped moving his legs when he was three. But his family insist that he still brings joy to his fellow villagers.
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