Havildar Hokato Hotozhe Sema: A soldier's journey
The Free Press Journal|September 08, 2024
On a quiet October day in 2002, Havildar Hokato Hotozhe Sema faced a life-altering moment during an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Havildar Hokato Hotozhe Sema: A soldier's journey

An unexpected landmine explosion claimed his left leg below the knee, shattering his dreams of joining the Special Forces and plunging him into immense physical pain and mental trauma. However, what many thought would mark the end of his aspirations turned out to be the beginning of an extraordinary journey filled with resilience, courage, and determination.

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