The appearance of conjoined twins is a rare and complex phenomenon that still raises more questions than answers in medicine. Children with fused bodies face not only physical limitations but also serious life-threatening risks: sometimes each has their own organs, and sometimes they share organs that are worn out from overuse. It is possible to separate such twins, but not always — too often, surgery means life for one and death for the other.
This is the cruel reality that brothers Sohna and Mohna Singh faced.
The Singh brothers: abandoned at birth, but not broken
Siamese twins Sohna and Mohna were born on June 14, 2003, in New Delhi. Their parents left the newborns in the hospital, and the doctors immediately realized that it would be impossible to separate the children. The boys were conjoined at the spine, sharing two legs, one liver, but also two pairs of arms, two hearts, two kidneys, and two spinal cords. Separation would have saved only one of them, so the surgeons decided not to even consider this option.
The children were sent to an orphanage, where they grew up. There, they tried to give them everything possible. The brothers surprised their caregivers with their lively personalities, persistence, and ability to adapt. They mastered the school curriculum, learned to take care of themselves, and from an early age were drawn to technology — they repaired furniture and appliances, helped adults, and showed extraordinary independence.
This hobby determined their fate.
They got the profession they dreamed of
As adults, Sohrna and Mohna graduated from college and became certified electronics specialists. They were sent for an internship at the Punjab Power System Center, where they surprised everyone not with their unusual appearance, but with their work ethic and talent.
In 2021, at the age of 18, the brothers got official jobs as electricians at the Punjab State Power Corporation. Now they monitor equipment, carry out minor repairs, and fully cope with their duties. Each receives a salary of 10,000 rupees — a decent income by Indian standards.
Their story made headlines on television: a special program showed how the boys work, live, and cope with everyday tasks.
They gained the right to vote and confidence in the future
Under Punjab law, each of the brothers has the right to vote from the age of 19 — a separate vote for each, despite sharing a body. They call this a symbol of independence.
Sokhna and Mohna thank everyone who helped them get on their feet — both figuratively and literally. Despite their disability and the circumstances of their birth, they are confident that their lives can be full, rich, and happy.
