Organ Donation by a 14-Year-Old Brain-Dead Child Brings Light into the Lives of Six People 

Rohtak, May 24, 2026: The decision by the family of a 14-year-old boy—hailing from a village in the Badli region of Jhajjar district and brought to the PGIMS Trauma Center on May 20—to donate his organs following his declaration of brain death has become a shining example of humanity.
Speaking in an emotional tone, Vice-Chancellor Dr. H.K. Agarwal stated that the courage displayed by the family during this hour of grief serves as an inspiration for all of mankind. He explained that the organ donation by this innocent child will grant a new lease on life to six individuals. Two kidneys will be transplanted into two patients at PGIMS itself, while two corneas will restore the vision of two other people. The boy's liver has been sent to the ILBS in Delhi, where it will be transplanted into two patients using the "split liver" technique.
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Agarwal remarked that this marks the fifth successful organ donation at PGIMS within just two months—a significant record. He added that, under the guidance of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Health Minister Aarti Rao, their objective is to establish Haryana as a leading state in the country regarding organ donation.
ICU In-charge Dr. Tarun Yadav recounted that when the child was first brought in, he was struggling to breathe. In addition to a head injury, he was suffering from severe kidney complications. Working in collaboration with Nephrologist Dr. Ankur Goyal, their team made every possible effort to save him. Within two days of treatment, the patient's kidney function miraculously improved and returned to normal. The recovery of his kidneys kindled a glimmer of hope; however, on the morning of May 22, a medical team led by Medical Superintendent Dr. Kundan Mittal—comprising Dr. Amarnath, Dr. Tarun, and Dr. Mahipal from the Neurosurgery Department—conducted an examination and determined that the child had become brain-stem dead.
In this context, Dr. Sukhbir Singh (SOTTO Nodal Officer for Haryana), along with Transport Coordinator Rohit, Deepti, and Media Advisor Rajesh Kumar, explained the significance of organ donation to the boy's family and suggested that they undertake this noble act for the benefit of society. Even in their moment of profound grief, the family made the decision to give the gift of life to others and consented to the organ donation. Director Dr. S.K. Singhal likened this act of organ donation to a ‘Yajna’
Medical Superintendent Dr. Kundan Mittal stated that the committee conducted all necessary tests twice, at intervals of approximately six hours. The boy was declared brain-dead only after the completion of the Apnea Test and Brain Stem Reflex Test. He added that the process of allocating the organs continued throughout most of the night, and by 6:00 AM, the Rohtak Police had already begun preparations to establish a "Green Corridor."
As the mortal remains of the innocent 14-year-old boy were being escorted out of the Trauma Center, a contingent of 21 security guards paid their respects and offered a ceremonial salute as a tribute. Vice-Chancellor Dr. H.K. Agarwal, along with other officials and the PGIMS staff, bid a final, emotional farewell to the young boy.
SOTTO Nodal Officer Dr. Sukhbir Singh informed that the police forces of Jhajjar, Rohtak, and Delhi collaborated to create the Green Corridor, enabling the 70-kilometer distance to be covered in a mere 48 minutes.
With a choked voice, the innocent boy's father remarked that if one can save another person's life—even after one's own passing—there is no greater act of righteousness. He urged others to make the decision to donate organs in cases of brain death and to inspire others to do the same.
Present on the occasion were Dr. Love Sharma, Dr. Jitendra Jakhar, Dr. Pankaj Chhikara, Dr. Yogesh, Dr. Ankur, Dr. Vivek Thakur, Dr. Gaurav, Deepti, Rajesh Bhad, Rohit, Sanjay, Dilbagh, and other staff members.