Blinded by Accidents, Laborer's Son Irfan Lone Cracks UPSC, Inspires Millions

• Irfan Ahmad Lone, visually impaired from childhood accidents, secured Rank 957 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam.
• His father, Bashir Ahmad, a daily wage laborer, sold land to ensure Irfan received a good education despite his disability.
• Irfan lost sight in one eye at age 4 due to a syringe accident, and in the other eye later from a pencil injury at school.
• He studied at Model School for Visually Handicapped, Dehradun, graduated from Hindu College, and completed his Master's from JNU.
• After working at PNB and LIC, Irfan cleared UPSC in his third attempt, proving determination overcomes all obstacles.