Kupwara, July 24: In a moving example of a mother’s unconditional love, a 40-year-old woman from Devar-Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district has donated her kidney to her 23-year-old son, giving him a new lease on life after years of suffering.
Tassaduq Hussain Khan, a resident of Kakadpari, Devar-Lolab, had been battling kidney disease for the last four years. According to a family member, he was born with a single kidney, which began to fail when he turned 19. His condition worsened, and he was eventually referred to SKIMS Soura in Srinagar for specialised treatment.
Doctors there confirmed that his only kidney had failed and that a transplant was the only option. However, the Khan family comes from a financially weak background and could not afford to arrange a donor from outside. Doctors advised them to check for a compatible donor within the family.
That is when Tassaduq’s mother, Zaitoon Begum, stepped forward. Without a second thought, she offered to donate her kidney to save her son.
In 2022, tests were carried out on all family members. Fortunately, Zaitoon was found to be a perfect match. The transplant surgery was conducted successfully at SKIMS Soura.
As the news of the transplant spread on social media, people from across Kashmir praised the mother’s sacrifice. Many called it the ultimate expression of love.
“Only a mother can do this. A living example of heaven under her feet,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter).
Another user posted, “She gave him life twice. First by birth, and now with her kidney.”
Another user commented, “Zaitoon Begum has shown us all what true courage and love look like. Salute to this brave mother.”
The story has brought not just relief but also joy to the entire Kupwara, where neighbours and relatives have been visiting the family to congratulate them and wish Tassaduq a speedy recovery.
As per reports, both the mother and son are stable and recovering well. “It is always inspiring to see such determination and love in difficult circumstances,” a doctor involved in the surgery told Rising Kashmir.
As the family now looks forward to a healthier future, Zaitoon’s selfless act has become a shining example of maternal love, one that moved an entire community and inspired many across the valley.
