Indian boy is called the 'devil' due to a mysterious condition that has caused his hands to grow to 12 INCHES, which local villagers think is a curse
a mysterious condition has caused a boy's hands to grow 12 inches long.
Tarik, 12, from Uttar Pradesh, India, has had big hands since birth, which, although not diagnosed, some doctors speculate it may be Elephant Foot disease.
He is called the 'devil' by local villagers who believe his large hands to be the result of a curse.
As well as enduring cruel jibes from neighbours and old friends, Tarik, who works on a tea stall, has even been refused admission to school as they worry his hands will scare other students.
Since Tarik's father's death, the family have been unable to afford visits to doctors to inquire about treatment. Yet, Tarik is still optimistic he will one day be cured.
He said: 'I want to get rid of this condition. I want to become like other kids who go to school every day and play like normal kids. I see a hope that I will get normal