{
  "id": 3581235,
  "title": "Raksha Bandhan Special: Sister Donates Part Of Her Liver To Save Brother's Life In MP's Bhikangaon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/raksha-bandhan-special-sister-donates-part-of-her-liver-to-save",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-26T19:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/raksha-bandhan-special-sister-donates-part-of-her-liver-to-save-brothers-life-in-mps-bhikangaon"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Rakshabandhan, Neha from Sendhwa took a leap beyond tying a sacred thread to her brother Sushil Kumar Mangilal Agarwal; she donated a part of her liver. This extraordinary act of love transformed the festival into an inspiring saga of sibling devotion. Sushil, a 55-year-old resident of Bhikangaon, was grappling with a severe liver ailment when doctors deemed a transplant his only chance of survival. Neha, 47, stepped forward without hesitation, opting to donate a portion of her liver to save her brother's life. The transplant surgery, conducted at Medanta-The Medicity Hospital in Gurugram by liver specialist Dr Arvinder Singh Soin, lasted nearly seven hours as part of a comprehensive 12-hour procedure. The success of the operation not only saved Sushil's life but also brought immense relief and joy to his family, including Neha's husband Manish, their children Shubhdra, Anushree, Riddhi and Nikunj, Sushil's wife Anita, daughter Palak, and son Akshat. Neha's husband and children expressed their gratitude, while Sushil's family hailed her sacrifice as a divine blessing. This act of selflessness on Rakshabandhan underscored the profound depth of a sister's love, proving that it transcends mere traditions to encompass the willingness to give one's own life.",
  "summary": "Bhikangaon (Madhya Pradesh): On Rakshabandhan, sisters traditionally tie a sacred thread on their brothers' wrists, praying for their long life. But Neha from Sendhwa gave far more than a thread this year; she gave a part of herself. By donating a portion of her liver, she brought her brother Sushil Kumar Mangilal Agarwal (55), a resident of Bhikangaon, back from the brink of death, turning this…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}