Hyderabad, Sept. 20 -- Two brain-dead donors saved eight lives via organ donation, said Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Sunday, September 20, as he paid tribute to them.

In a post on X, Sajjanar said, "Vinay, 26, a techie from Kamareddy who was declared brain dead, and Padma Andalu, 60, from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, have given a new lease of life to eight people through organ donation."

He also appreciated the families of Vinay and Andalu and said, "Even in profound grief, this act of organ donation by their family members is truly remarkable.

According to his post, Vinay collapsed due to brain tumour on September 16 and was declared brain-dead on September 19. His kidneys and liver helped two patients each, while ...