• Braveheart beats paralysis to realise his Indian Army dream: Here’s the full story

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    Braveheart beats paralysis to realise his Indian Army dream: Here’s the full story
    Lt Danish when asked about his journey said that medical science, discipline and sticking to a routine help him to achieve his dream.

    Digital Desk: 21-year-old braveheart from Jammu beat paralysis to become one of the 288 cadets graduated from the Indian Military Academy in Uttarakhand and realise his Indian Army dream.

    Baba Danish Langer always dreamt of joining Army but suffered a paralytic attack in 2017 triggered by Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) and his dream of becoming an Army officer was almost buried. However, Langer was not the one who give up, he overcame the odds.



    Danish’s father, Rajesh Langer talking to media said, "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,"

    Moreover, Anju Langer, Lt Baba Danish Langer's mother said, “"Since childhood, Danish had wanted to join the army and serve his country."

    She added that When he was in class 6, his grandmother refused to let him attend sainik school, but he has now fulfilled his dreams and made them all proud.

    Lt Danish when asked about his journey said that medical science, discipline and sticking to a routine help him to achieve his dream.

    Furthermore, he stated that with the help of God, friends, elders, mentors, and the Indian Army, he succeeded in life.

    Lt Danish, who recovered from GBS-induced paralysis in just six months, urged people to never give up on their aspirations.

    "I encourage all young people to give everything they have and to never give up. Allow no one or anything to get in the way of you attaining the life goals you've set for yourself "Lt Danish stated.

    GBS, the autoimmune disorder that Lt Danish had, is an uncommon autoimmune ailment in which the immune system assaults the nerves and can impair motor function for up to a year. Immunotherapy, such as plasma exchange, is frequently used to treat it.