Archive · 9 Aug 2025
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.
- When
- During Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
- Where
- Valsad, Gujarat.
- Why
- To celebrate their bond and honor Riya.
- 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
Sources
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