Leaving their old father alone in the countryside for three years, the three sons set up shop in the city and never returned. The three hurriedly returned until they learned that billions of dollars in compensation was being planned for their town’s land—but at the village gate, the village chief told the news that all three were stunned.
Three Sons Left Their Old Father Alone in the Village for 3 Years—But When News Broke That the Land Was Worth Millions, They Rushed Back… Only to Be Shocked by What the Village Head Said at the Gate
Mr. Shankar, a 75-year-old widower, had been living all alone in his small ancestral house in the quiet countryside of Jharkhand ever since his wife passed away. He had three sons — Ravi, Amit, and Kunal — all of whom had settled down with their families in Mumbai.
In the beginning, they still called occasionally or sent gifts during Diwali. But over time, even those small gestures stopped. For three long years, not a single one of them came home — not even once.
Shankar spent his days tending a small vegetable garden, feeding his chickens, and limping around the yard with his aching back and weak knees. He once fell at the doorstep and had to crawl all the way to the village lane just to get someone to help him up.
Then one day, news swept through the village: the government was acquiring land for a major development project, and compensation was being offered — up to ₹5 lakh per square meter. The moment his sons heard, they rushed back in their SUVs, bringing their wives and children, carrying bags, and talking excitedly about paperwork and value assessments.
But as soon as they got out of their cars at the entrance to Rampur village, before even greeting their father, they were met by Mr. Pradeep, the village head. His face was stern, and his words even colder:
“You’re too late. Two weeks ago, Mr. Shankar donated all his land to a local orphan boy named Arjun. And before he signed the documents, he made his reason very clear:
‘I’m old now, and I live alone. I don’t even know where my three sons are anymore. But this boy—he brings me food every day, cleans my house, massages my back, and buys my medicines. If someone’s taking care of me, they deserve what I leave behind.’”
The three brothers were stunned. Frozen in place, exchanging shocked, embarrassed glances.
Ravi’s wife, unable to contain herself, shouted:
“This is outrageous! He’s old! How can he be allowed to sign off land like that without consulting us?”
Pradeep, calm and collected, shrugged:
“There was a lawyer. Government officials were present. The new property papers were issued last week. If you want to challenge it, take it up at the district court in Ranchi.”
Only Kunal, the youngest and quietest of the three, turned away, his eyes brimming with tears. He remembered the many times his father had called, gently asking:
“Will you come home this festival season?”
And how he’d always replied:
“I’m busy with a big project, Papa. I’ll make it up to you next year.”
But now… there would be no next year
Elderly parents don’t need your money. They need your time.
And sometimes, by the time you realize it — it’s already too late.
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