Bandipora, Mar 7, March 8 -- In an inspiring tale of perseverance, Irfan Ahmad Lone, a visually impaired youth from Naidkhai village in Bandipora's Sonawari area, has cleared the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination, securing an All India Rank (AIR) 957. His remarkable achievement has brought pride to his family and the entire district. Irfan, son of Bashir Ahmad Lone, a casual labourer, overcame severe financial and physical challenges to reach this milestone. After losing vision in one eye during childhood due to a pencil accident, his remaining eyesight gradually deteriorated, leaving him completely visually impaired. Recognizing the need for specialised education, his father enrolled him at the National Institute for the Empowe...