A 21-year-old MBBS student, Harsh Jain, who was left paralysed after a devastating road accident in late January, has regained movement and is now walking with support. This, despite him being brought to hospital nearly 48 hours after sustaining the injury. Recalling the accident, Jain said, “I was riding my two-wheeler near my college at Karad in Satara late at night. Suddenly, I fell into a deep pit. I don’t remember if road work was being carried out at the spot or whether it was a building construction site,” said Jain.

Harsh Jain (grey shirt), who is recovering from paraplegia, stands tall at Jupiter Hospital in Thane. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT