A grieving family in Delhi has decided to donate the cornea of their 19-year-old son Arpit, who was killed when a building collapsed in the Satya Niketan area, so that another person can regain their sight.
Seven Lives Lost In The Collapse
The building collapse in Satya Niketan has left the entire neighbourhood in shock. Seven people died in the incident, and Arpit was among those who lost their lives. The tragedy has plunged his family into a grief they are struggling to come to terms with.
He Had Just Returned From Madhya Pradesh After Raksha Bandhan
Arpit had travelled to Madhya Pradesh to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with his family and had returned to Delhi only on Sunday morning. His mother had tried to stop him from leaving, telling him not to go to Delhi just yet. No one imagined at the time that this trip would turn out to be his last, and that he would never come home alive again.
Mother Collapsed After Seeing His Body, Admitted To AIIMS
When Arpit's mother saw her son's body, she collapsed on the spot and had to be rushed to AIIMS, where she was treated. The rest of the family has been left inconsolable, breaking down in tears repeatedly. At an age when most young people are just beginning to chase their dreams, Arpit's life was cut short forever.
A Compassionate Decision Amid Grief
Despite the enormity of their loss, Arpit's family found the strength to make a selfless decision. They chose to donate his cornea, meaning a patient suffering from vision loss will now be able to see again through his eyes. The family's gesture shows that even in the darkest moments, it is possible to think of others' wellbeing. Arpit may no longer be among the living, but through his cornea donation, he will continue to bring light into someone else's life.
