Chandigarh, Dec. 1 -- A 44-year-old man from Haryana, who was declared brain dead at PGIMER following a severe head injury, became a hero in death after his family consented to donate his organs - saving three critically ill patients and restoring vision to two others.

The patient was admitted to PGIMER on November 23 after a fall that resulted in irreversible brain trauma.

Despite intensive medical efforts, he was declared brain dead on November 27 in accordance with Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOA) protocols. In an extraordinary gesture, the patient's wife agreed to organ donation, honouring his lifelong belief in helping others.

"My husband always believed in helping people. Even though he is no longer with us,...