Last Rites Of Harish Rana Held, 1st Indian To Be Allowed Passive Euthanasia
The first Indian to be allowed passive euthanasia has died after over 13 years in a coma. Harish Rana died at 4:10 pm at AIIMS Delhi, the hospital said in a statement, nearly two weeks after the Supreme Court allowed the withdrawal of life support following his parent's request. The 31-year-old was admitted to the hospital on March 14 for the euthanasia process. Two days later, the process was started to withdraw his life support. Eleven days since, Rana breathed his last. Setting an example, his family donated his vital tissues and organs, including two corneas and heart valves, said sources. The final rites of Harish Rana were conducted on Wednesday at New Delhi's Green Park cremation ground.
