Brigadier Yashpal Bakshi, was one of the first to enter Bangladesh during the war. A proud Army man the tragedy is that he survived two wars only to be killed in his home by servants who wanted to rob him.
He retired in Meerut and was living there till he was murdered by his household staff for refusing to give them his money and belongings. He fought with them and was shot in the head during the attack. Initially admitted in a hospital in Meerut, he was eventually shifted to R&R in Delhi where he was declared Brain-Dead.
His daughter Mrs. Kamini Mehta spoke with her family and decided that if he couldn’t be saved then she would donate his organs and save others.
She says “I take comfort in the fact that to the end he gave his life saving others. Eight people were given life through his organs. Two new born babies were given his heart valves.” And although his killers were never caught and punished, the family is happy that the last thing he did was to help others. They feel that he’s still out there somewhere, and they haven’t lost him.
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Brigadier Yashpal Bakshi is a real HERO. We are indebted to heroes like him for perpetuity. We enjoy our freedom and life because of the heroes like him. I salute him, and his family and thank them from the bottom of my heart.
brave hearts like him still exists in this world that’s why it is running. Other wise selfish people around the world ruined humanity.
my heart weaps to hear this. Hope and Love to your family.
One article worth reading and one person/family worth admiring for the day! Thank you Brigadier Yashpal Bakshi
He died like a true soldier; may God give his family peace of mind and strength to deal with the loss.
A Nobel daughter and family but “His killers were never caught and punished”. I think media should also run a campaign for reforms in Judiciary and Police. Many people have suffered due to the lax attitude of both these institutions. They have virtually to accountability.
You are a brave man. Rest In Peace, Sir.
Salute sir.
Kamini ji, hats off to you as well.
This news shows how selfless people are during their lifetime and even after.
A great salute to Bakshi Sir. May his soul rest in peace. Kamini ji a big hats off to you and your family
Hats off to you Mam,
A great example for new generations.