New Delhi | March 25, 2026

In a deeply emotional moment, Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, was laid to rest in South Delhi on Wednesday. His last rites were performed at the Green Park cremation ground, bringing closure to a 13-year-long medical struggle that began after a tragic accident in 2013 left him in a coma. Harish passed away on Tuesday after life support was withdrawn following a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of India.

In a final act of generosity, Harish’s family chose to donate five of his organs, allowing his legacy to live on through others. His father, Ashok Rana, urged mourners to remain strong, asking them not to cry and instead pray for his son’s peaceful journey. The atmosphere at the cremation was filled with grief, as family members, friends, and residents gathered to pay their last respects.

Harish’s life took a tragic turn when he fell from a fourth-floor balcony while studying engineering at Panjab University. Since then, his family had been caring for him with unwavering dedication. Earlier this month, he was shifted to AIIMS Delhi for palliative care after the court permitted withdrawal of artificial life support, allowing him to pass away with dignity.

Spiritual prayers and rituals were performed during the cremation, attended by members of the Brahma Kumaris and well-wishers. The family’s decision to donate organs has been widely appreciated as an act of compassion and courage. Harish’s story has not only highlighted the emotional complexities of end-of-life care but also set an example of humanity and selflessness in the face of loss.

 Final Goodbye to Harish Rana: India’s First Passive Euthanasia Case Marks End with Organ Donation

In a deeply emotional moment, Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, was laid to rest in South Delhi on Wednesday. His last rites were performed at the Green Park cremation ground, bringing closure to a 13-year-long medical struggle that began after a tragic accident in 2013 left him in a coma. Harish passed away on Tuesday after life support was withdrawn following a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of India.

In a final act of generosity, Harish’s family chose to donate five of his organs, allowing his legacy to live on through others. His father, Ashok Rana, urged mourners to remain strong, asking them not to cry and instead pray for his son’s peaceful journey. The atmosphere at the cremation was filled with grief, as family members, friends, and residents gathered to pay their last respects.

Harish’s life took a tragic turn when he fell from a fourth-floor balcony while studying engineering at Panjab University. Since then, his family had been caring for him with unwavering dedication. Earlier this month, he was shifted to AIIMS Delhi for palliative care after the court permitted withdrawal of artificial life support, allowing him to pass away with dignity.

Spiritual prayers and rituals were performed during the cremation, attended by members of the Brahma Kumaris and well-wishers. The family’s decision to donate organs has been widely appreciated as an act of compassion and courage. Harish’s story has not only highlighted the emotional complexities of end-of-life care but also set an example of humanity and selflessness in the face of loss.