This heartbreaking image of a farming couple in Latur, Maharashtra, pulling a heavy wooden plow with their own strength is a raw testament to the harsh realities of rural life.

After a devastating lightning strike claimed the life of their only ox, this couple was left with no resources to continue farming.

Unable to afford a replacement and desperate to save their crops, they stepped into the yoke themselves.

Working side-by-side, they are manually plowing their parched land, embodying a level of resilience and desperation that is difficult to watch.

This story highlights the immense struggles faced by small-scale farmers who are often left without support during personal tragedies.