Expressing deep respect for the family’s decision, Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh, stated, “In moments of unimaginable loss, this family chose humanity over heartbreak. Davinder Singh’s organ donation is not just a medical act—it is a lasting legacy of hope. Each donated organ represents a life reclaimed, a family restored, and a future rewritten. We bow our heads in gratitude to the family for their extraordinary courage.”

The Director further added that such acts inspire society to embrace organ donation as a collective responsibility and a powerful expression of compassion.

Davinder Singh, an electrician by profession running a private practice, met with a tragic road accident on February 21, 2026, when his motorcycle was hit by a scooty. He was initially taken to Civil Hospital, Ropar, and subsequently referred to PGIMER for advanced neuro-critical care. Despite intensive medical management and relentless efforts by the treating team, he succumbed to his severe head injuries and was declared brain stem dead on February 25, 2026, in accordance with the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA).

Following certification of brain stem death, transplant coordinators at PGIMER sensitively counselled the family about the option of organ donation. In an extraordinary show of strength and generosity, his wife Gurpreet Kaur and father Amar Singh consented to donate all organs and tissues, transforming their personal tragedy into a life-saving gift for others.

With folded hands and a trembling voice, Amar Singh, the shell-shocked father of donor Davinder Singh, spoke through his grief, “No father should ever have to carry the body of his young son — it is the heaviest pain in the world. We could not save our child, but we could help save others. Knowing that he lives on in someone’s breath and heartbeat gives us the strength to go on. I urge other families — even in grief, choose to give life.”

Echoing the same pain, Gurpreet Kaur, his bereaved and heart broken wife, said, “My husband was only 36, full of dreams and responsibilities. He was a dedicated worker and a caring family man. When we were told he would not come back, it felt like our world had stopped. But we thought — if he cannot stay with us, let him live through others. Knowing that others will live because of him gives us strength. A part of him is still alive.”

Following the family’s magnanimous decision, the medical team retrieved organs including lungs, liver, pancreas, both kidneys, and corneas.

The liver was allocated to the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), Delhi, where it was transplanted into a 54-year-old male recipient suffering from advanced liver failure. The organ was transported on February 26, 2026, via a SpiceJet flight at 2:20 PM, ensuring timely transplantation and optimal clinical outcomes.

The lungs were allocated to Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, and transplanted into a 72-year-old male battling end-stage lung disease. The lungs were airlifted on February 26, 2026, by an Air India flight at 3:45 PM, reflecting seamless coordination and swift inter-city logistics.

At PGIMER, a 29-year-old male underwent a simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplant, offering him freedom from insulin dependence and long-term dialysis. A 37-year-old male received the second kidney transplant, providing him relief from end-stage renal disease. The corneas retrieved will restore vision to two individuals, bringing light back into their lives.

Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER, highlighted the meticulous coordination involved, stating, “From certification of brain stem death to organ retrieval, allocation, air transport, and transplantation, every step was executed with precision, transparency, and utmost respect for the donor. The timely transport of the liver and lungs through commercial flights ensured that critically ill recipients received life-saving organs within optimal timeframes.”

Prof. Koushal further reiterated that one organ donor can save up to eight lives and improve many more through tissue donation. Through one family’s courage and compassion, four lives have been saved, two individuals will see again, and hope has been rekindled far beyond border