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Teen Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Donor's Brother
Anamta, who received a hand from Riya, celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Riya's brother, Shivam.
Riya sadly passed away, and her family donated her organs.
To honor Riya, Anamta tied a Rakhi to Shivam, making him her brother.
This special moment showed how organ donation can bring families together, even after loss.
Anamta lost her hand in an accident, and now she has a new hand from Riya, creating a special bond with Riya's family.
Anamta Ahmad, a Mumbai teen with a transplanted hand, celebrated Raksha Bandhan in Gujarat.
She tied a Rakhi to Shivam Mistry, the brother of the hand donor, Riya.
Riya had passed away due to a brain hemorrhage, leading to organ donation.
Anamta received Riya's hand after losing her own in an electrical accident.
The event symbolized the bond between families and the impact of organ donation.
- Who
- Anamta Ahmad, Shivam Mistry, and Riya's family.
- What
- Anamta tied Rakhi to Shivam, brother of her hand donor.
- Where
- Valsad, Gujarat.
- When
- During Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
- Why
- To celebrate their bond and honor Riya.
Key facts
- Recipient's Age
- 16
- Donor's Brother Age
- 14
- Location
- Valsad, Gujarat
- Cause of Donor's Death
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Recipient's Injury
- Electrocution
- Recipient's Residence
- Mumbai, Goregoan
Quotes
Anamta Ahmad
The recipient of Riya Mistry's hand transplant.
“I do not have a brother and Shivam lost his only sister. From now on, Shivam is my brother and I am his sister. I shall tie him a rakhi every year. I do not feel like I am meeting his family for the first time. Everyone gave me so much love.”
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Sources
Muslim Teen With Amputated Hand Ties Rakhi To Hindu Donor's Brother
Months after transplantation gives her a new hand, Muslim teen from Mumbai ties Rakhi to brother of Hindu donor in Gujarat’s Valsad
Rakshabandhan 2025: Before She Died, This Woman Did Something That Would Never Make Her Brother Miss Her On Rakhi
Muslim Teen From Mumbai Ties Rakhi With Transplanted Hand To Brother Of Hindu Donor In Gujarat’s Valsad
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