12-year-old boy born with giant hands called a “devil” by villagers

A young boy branded the ‘devil’ has endured the cruel taunts of villagers who believe his giant hands are a sign he’s cursed.

The 12-year-old suffers a mysterious condition that has caused two fingers and his thumb on each hand to balloon.

Meanwhile, the last two fingers on each hand have stayed a normal sizeHis family say Tarik, from Uttar Pradesh, India, has had big hands since he was born,
but have continued to grow.

His aunt, Pushpa, said: “Since birth, his hands were always big.

“As he started growing his hands got bigger.

“When his father was alive he took him to the local doctors a lot.

“But his father passed away and he only has his mother now, so he can’t get any treatment.”
Tarik’s older brother, Hargyan, takes care of Tarik and helps him with simple daily tasks that his hands prevent him from being able to do.

Hargyan said: “His hands are really big. I have never seen such big hands in my life.

“He is stuck in his life. He cant even change his clothes. I have to look after Tarik.
“Its difficult for Tarik to complete his daily chores like bathing, dressing, and eating.”

The condition, which has not been diagnosed by doctors, has caused Tarik’s huge hands to grow, measuring 12 inches from the tip of his thumb to the tip of his first finger.

Sadly that has resulted in Tarik being bullied by his neighbours and friends.

He was also refused admission to school.
Tarik said: “I had few friends in the beginning but now I don’t have any.