Punjab boy Abhijot battling rare kidney disorder dies, Sonu Sood vows to support his family
PTC News Desk: Eight-year-old boy Abhijot Singh from Punjab who had been battling a rare kidney disorder, passed away. His death was confirmed by Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, who had been supporting the child’s treatment after he met him earlier this month.
The actor stated that he will support the child’s parents. Announcing the tragic news on his X account, the actor wrote, “Will miss you Avijot RIP Little angel. Don’t worry will take care of your parents."
Will miss you Avijot????
RIP Little angel.
Don’t worry will take care of your parents. ???? pic.twitter.com/pYqkRGtBGD — sonu sood (@SonuSood) September 24, 2025
Later the actor shared that he had spoken to the boy’s family and ensured that the devastating effects of the flood were not going to interrupt Avijot’s treatment. “I’ve spoken with the family, and we’re committed to ensuring that the floods won’t interrupt his treatment," Sood shared on X.
Abhijot was diagnossed with Nephrotic Syndrome a kidney condition requiring regular and costly treatment, For the treatment, the child was supposed to visit PGI in Chandigarh every two months, each trip to the city from his village in Amritsar and the treatment roughly costing around Rs 45,000.
Despite the family’s hopes and public support, Avijot’s condition deteriorated, and he could not survive the crisis.
- PTC NEWS