Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed heartfelt condolences on the death of Aneesh A R, a deputy prison officer at the Thiruvananthapuram Central Prison, who passed away while undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kottayam.

Aneesh had reportedly fallen ill while on duty at Sabarimala and was hospitalised for treatment.

In a Facebook post, CM Vijayan said, “The demise of the officer is deeply saddening.” He also lauded the compassionate gesture made by the bereaved family: “Even amid the profound grief of his passing, Aneesh's family members have shown an extraordinary act of humanity by willingly donating his organs.”

The Chief Minister noted that the donation had saved or improved the lives of eight individuals, who received Aneesh’s heart, liver, kidneys and corneas.
 

PTI