Ullal: Legislator U T Khader has ensured that the parents of a teenager who donated his organs after his death in an accident six months ago received a compensation of Rs 5 lakh from the chief minister’s relief fund.
Yashraj (16), a pre-university student, had fallen from a bus on September 7, 2022, while traveling from Ullal to Mangaluru. He was seriously injured in the head and admitted to a private hospital.
He was declared brain dead by September 13, after which, his parents, Thyagaraj and Mamatha Karkera, residents of Baiderepalu in Mastikatte, Ullal, donated his organs.
Khader, who met and offered his condolences to Thyagaraj and Mamatha, had assured that they would receive compensation from the chief minister’s relief fund for their noble deed. He is also learned to have submitted an application with necessary records through his secretary, for the couple to be recompensed.
The parents of Yashraj, who received Rs 5 lakh from the relief fund, expressed gratitude to Khader for his concern and help.
The legislator said, “Yashraj’s parents kept their cool in spite of such a loss and donated his organs, which helped at least six people. I spoke to the chief minister about the matter and am happy that Yashraj’s parents received the compensation.”
He added, “Organ donation is a noble deed. Awareness on the need for such donation should be increased in society.”
