If One Dies, What Happens? The Haunting Question Facing Conjoined Twins Sohna & Mohna Singh

Conjoined twins have always fascinated the world — a blend of miracle, mystery, and medical complexity. But for Sohna and Mohna Singh, two brothers from Punjab, India, the question many quietly wonder about isn’t theoretical at all.

“If one of you dies… what happens to the other?”

It is a question that follows them everywhere — whispered by strangers, pondered by doctors, and carried silently in their own hearts.

Two Souls, One Body — A Bond That Cannot Be Broken

Born in 2003, Sohna and Mohna share one body from the torso down. They have:

  • one stomach

  • one liver

  • one bladder

  • one anus

But each has:

  • his own heart

  • his own brain

  • his own personality

Their daily lives are a symphony of coordination. They walk together, work together, eat together, and even play games with the kind of harmony only two deeply connected souls could understand.

Their bond is beautiful, but it also comes with a chilling medical reality.

What Would Happen If One Twin Died?

Doctors have long confirmed that the situation for Sohna and Mohna is extremely high-risk because they share vital organs and a single circulatory system.

Here’s what medical experts say:

1. If one twin becomes brain-dead…

The heart and shared organs would continue functioning for both, at least for a short time.

2. But soon after, the body begins reacting to death:

  • tissue decay

  • severe infection

  • toxins spreading through the shared bloodstream

  • septic shock

These complications would almost certainly affect the surviving twin within hours.

3. Without immediate and extraordinary medical intervention…

Both twins would likely not survive.

This is why doctors call their case one of the rare situations where the death of one almost guarantees the loss of the other.

Can They Ever Be Separated?

The heartbreaking answer is no.

Surgeons have said since their childhood that attempting to separate them would be fatal.
Their shared organs — especially the liver and lower abdominal structures — make separation medically impossible.

Even in an emergency, even if one twin passed away, a separation surgery would not save the other.

This unavoidable truth has shaped their entire lives.

Living With Courage in the Face of Uncertainty

Despite the lifelong shadow of this haunting question, Sohna and Mohna have grown into young men filled with joy and resilience.

They work at Punjab State Power Corporation — each earning a salary.
They enjoy movies, festivals, and spending time with people who love them.
They celebrate their birthdays together, argue like brothers, laugh like teammates, and live with a gratitude that inspires everyone who meets them.

Their life is not defined by fear — but by togetherness.

A Lesson For the World

Sohna and Mohna’s journey is more than a medical mystery — it is a lesson in love, acceptance, and courage.

Their story reminds us that:

  • Life is fragile, yet astonishingly beautiful.

  • Love can turn even the hardest circumstances into something meaningful.

  • The strength of the human spirit can flourish even in situations most people cannot imagine.

They do not know what the future holds.
They live with risks that most of us will never face.
Yet every single day, they choose joy, gratitude, and unity.

For now — and for as long as life allows — their connection is stronger than fear.