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Bihar: Sarkari Tricycle Given To Disabled Schoolgirl Breaks Within Days; Sparks Fresh Outrage On Social Media
24htopnews | March 17, 2026 5:09 PM CST

A video of a schoolgirl named Soni Kumari from Bihar's Gopalganj district recently went viral on social media, showing her walking nearly two kilometers to school despite having disabilities. The Gopalganj authorities visited the girl's village after the outrage and handed her a tricycle. However, within four days of receiving the tricycle, reports have surfaced that it had already broken down.

Bihar: A video of a schoolgirl named Soni Kumari from Bihar's Gopalganj district recently went viral on social media, showing her walking nearly two kilometers to school despite having disabilities in both legs. Following the video's social media outcry, several social media users, activists, and celebrities called for the district administration to step in. The Gopalganj authorities visited the girl's village. They handed her a tricycle and posted the pictures on social media.

Tricycle Broken

However, within four days of receiving the tricycle, reports and videos surfaced indicating that it had already broken down and stopped working. According to a video shared by the X User named Chapra Zila, the girl was not given an electric wheelchair and her tricycle deteriorated within a week. In a clip, the tricycle seems to have broken with tire punctures. 

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