Rats of Shah Dola
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rats-of-shah-dola-235-68130
title:
Rats of Shah Dola
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Rat-children or chuas are children or adults with microcephaly, exploited as beggars situated in Gujrat City, particularly the Shrine of Saint Shah Dola, and elsewhere in Pakistan. They have sloping foreheads, narrow faces that resemble rodents, and are often intellectually disabled and dependent on others. Begging rings and gangs allegedly place iron bands around the heads of healthy children to induce cranial deformation. The mazaar of Shah Dolah, home to many of the rat children, is a common
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Term for people with microcephaly in Gujarat City, Pakistan
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rats_of_Shah_Dola
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2024-02-09T11:23:11Z
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