Soldier’s compassion gives voice to silent child

In the remote village of Duggan in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has become a beacon of hope for a struggling family. Akshay Sharma, a young boy from a poor household, remained silent for eight long years due to a cleft lip and palate condition.

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The boy had undergone surgery at the age of three. But despite that, he was still unable to speak. Reeling under poverty, his parents were unable to afford further treatment. So, they had nearly given up hope of ever hearing their son's voice.