99th percentile in CAT, then Army: The inspiring story of Col Anurag
Colonel Anurag Upadhyay, a former Special Forces officer who excelled academically before his military career, is seeking medical and technological support following a severe stroke. The stroke resulted in locked-in syndrome and bilateral amputations.
Why it matters
The story highlights the personal sacrifices of military veterans and the challenges faced by those suffering from rare, debilitating neurological conditions.
Colonel Anurag Upadhyay, a former Indian Army officer and Special Forces veteran, is in the spotlight after a public appeal sought medical, rehabilitation and technology experts who could help explore further possibilities for his recovery and independence.His story has drawn attention for an unusual reason even before his current medical battle. Col Upadhyay reportedly scored in the 99th percentile in CAT, giving him the option of pursuing a corporate career. Instead, he chose the Indian Army and later volunteered for the Special Forces. According to a recent appeal shared by entrepreneur Shradha Sharma, he completed probation with 3 PARA (SF) and subsequently joined the raising team of 12 PARA (SF).Who is Col Anurag Upadhyay?Col Upadhyay is a former Army officer who served with India's elite Special Forces.
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