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The Never-Say-Die Attitude of Major D.P. Singh - India's First Blade Runner

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Major D.P. Singh, a Kargil War veteran & India's first Blade Runner, has a story unlike any other. From being declared dead to running 26 half-marathons with a prosthetic leg, he has conquered every challenge that life dealt him. In this unscripted interview with Sohraab Singh, a young NCC cadet from Chandigarh, he shares anecdotes from his life and how his never-say-die attitude got him through his near-death experience in the Kargil War. Watch this video to know more about his awe-inspiring story.

00:00 Precap
00:46 Introduction
02:07 Growing up in Roorkee
04:31 Selflessness of Sikhs and Indian soldiers
06:42 Place with the greatest emotional connect
07:46 Recovering from near-death
16:48 No regrets in joining the Army
22:20 The period between injury and joining the Army
26:32 PTSD is not only for soldiers
34:32 About Fauji Days