Jammu and Kashmir celebrated a moment of pride as a visually impaired JNU graduate, a labourer's son, and a serving JKAS officer cracked the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination-2025, showcasing determination and inspiring many.
Having lost an eye in an accident at school during his early childhood, Irfan Ahmad Lone never let the impairment come in his way. Lone, a resident of Manzpora in the Naidkhai area of the north Kashmir district, secured an all-India rank (AIR) of 957, bringing pride and celebrations to the frontier district.
Lone did his schooling from the National Institute for the Empowerment of the Persons with Visual Disabilities in Dehradun. He then graduated from the Delhi University's Hindu college and studied Political Sciences at the Jawaharlal Nehru University.
He cracked the probationary officer examination of the Punjab National Bank and is currently working as the assistant administrative officer in the Life Insurance Corporation. His success has not only drawn appreciation from people in the district but has also become a source of inspiration for the youngsters. Lone's friends, family, and neighbours say the success reflects Lone's years of dedication, perseverance, and hard work.
