Sat May 03 17:19:17 UTC 2025: ## Three-Year-Old Girl Dies After Undergoing Jain Religious Fasting
**Indore, India –** A three-year-old girl, Viyana Jain, from Indore, has died after undergoing Santhara, a Jain religious practice involving fasting to death. The child, who was reportedly diagnosed with a brain tumour, chose to end her life through this method. The controversial practice, while permitted under certain conditions within the Jain faith, has sparked renewed debate regarding its application to minors incapable of fully understanding its implications. The circumstances surrounding Viyana’s decision to undertake Santhara remain unclear, and further details are awaited. This tragic event has reignited discussions about the ethical considerations and legal ramifications of allowing such practices, especially involving children.
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