Man who is only 23 INCHES TALL and weighs 15lbs is being worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu god

Manpreet Singh, 21, is the same height and weight as a six-month-old baby

A MAN who is only 23 INCHES TALL and weighs just 15lbs is being worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu god.

Manpreet Singh, 21, is the same height and weight as a six-month-old baby and is currently believed to be one of the smallest people in the whole world.

Manpreet has been worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu god by local villagers since he was just 12-years-old – and people even visit him every day to be blessed.

The young man from Punjab, India was born a healthy baby boy but his parents Jagtar Singh and Manjeet Kaur say that he stopped growing when he was around six months old.

Because Manpreet’s family have not ever been able to afford medical treatment, he has never been

Manpreet Singh, 21, is the same height and weight as a six-month-old babyCredit: Barcroft Media
Jagtar said: “We don’t have money to pay for his treatment.

“We have taken him to many doctors since his birth but around 5-7 doctors told us that he is suffering from thyroid and he can be treated.

“But we have given him a lot of medicines and there is no difference.”

Manpreet is seen in a pram with his family watching over himCredit: Barcroft Media

Manpreet only weighs 15lbs and can’t walk or talkCredit: Barcroft Media

Manpreet has two siblings, who are both of normal heightCredit: Barcroft Media
Minuscule Manpreet is unable to talk and walk and stopped moving his legs when he was just three.

But, despite this, he brings much joy to the rest of his village.

Mum Manjeet Kaur said: “Among his relatives, as well as those who come from outside, he is considered to be like a god. Whoever he blesses will get their wish fulfilled.

“People don’t bully my son for being short. We don’t feel bad about him. We all worship him.

“People love him a lot. People come to worship him every day.”

Manpreet has two siblings, who are both of normal height.

Manpreet stopped moving his legs when he was just threeCredit: Barcroft Media

Manpreet’s parents Jagtar Singh and Manjeet Kaur say that he stopped growing when he was around six months oldCredit: Barcroft Media

Manpreet poses with his siblings and his friends at his homeCredit: Barcroft Media

Manpreet is worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu god by the local villagers and people visit him every day to be blessedCredit: Barcroft Media
Manpreet’s 19-year-old sister Jaspreet stays home to take care of her brother and the family claim that he is one of the shortest men in the world.

They hope that by raising his profile he will become famous enough that they can earn money for his treatment.

His dad said: “We have consulted a lot of doctors but they also don’t have any hope. But if by any chance there is a possibility, I could not be happier.”

Doctor Hemraj, a local doctor who takes care of Manpreet, believes that his rare condition has something to do with the thyroid.

He said: “People come to me who are suffering from fever or a cold, I take care of them.

“But this is a different case; I have seen it for the very first time.

“Today science has developed so much that nothing is impossible. His treatment is also possible.”

In the past, we previously reported on a tiny girl who was a similar height to Manpreet – at around 22 inches tall.