Dina Sanichar
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Dina Sanichar
Dina Sanichar, also known as the "Wolf Boy," was a feral child found in India in the 19th century. He was discovered living with a pack of wolves in the forests of Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh.
Discovery and Early Life Dina Sanichar was found by hunters in 1867, who noticed him running on all fours with a pack of wolves. He was captured and taken to a nearby village, where he was eventually handed over to a missionary, Reverend Joseph Singh. Singh named him Dina Sanichar, which means "day Sunday" in Hindi.
Behavior and Adaptation Due to his early years spent with wolves, Dina Sanichar exhibited wild behavior and had difficulty adjusting to human society. He was unable to speak, walked on all fours, and ate raw meat. Over time, with the help of Reverend Singh and other caretakers, Dina Sanichar gradually learned to walk upright, wear clothes, and eat cooked food.
Later Life and Legacy Dina Sanichar's story gained international attention, and he became a subject of study for psychologists and anthropologists. He spent the rest of his life in various institutions, where efforts were made to rehabilitate him into society. Despite these efforts, he never fully integrated and continued to display some feral behaviors.
In popular culture, Dina Sanichar's story has been the inspiration for books, movies, and documentaries exploring the concept of feral children and their adaptation to human society.
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