Qadam Qadam Badhaye Ja: Jammu man beats paralysis to realise Army dream
India Today
A Jammu man beat paralysis to realise his dream of joining the Indian Army. Here's his story.
Around 288 cadets graduated from the Indian Military Academy in Uttarakhand on Saturday, and one among them was this braveheart from Jammu, who beat paralysis to realise his Indian Army dream.
Baba Danish Langer suffered a paralytic attack in 2017 triggered by Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS). But he overcame the odds.
"I am proud of my son. It's admirable how he handled adversity at such a young age. Many people give up and consider other options, but in his mind, the only option was the Indian Army," Rajesh Langer (59), father of Lt Baba Danish, told India Today.
Anju Langer, Lt Baba Danish Langer's mother, said, "Since childhood, he had wanted to join the army and serve his country."
"When Danish was in class 6, his grandmother refused to let him attend sainik school, but he has now fulfilled his dreams and made us all proud," she added.
When asked about his journey, Lt Danish said that medical science, discipline, and sticking to a routine all aided him.
"With the help of God, elders, friends, mentors, and the Indian Army, I was able to fulfil my dreams," he added.
