Anamta Ahmed, a Mumbai girl, 15, achieved a 92% score (best of five subjects) in her class X board examinations, two years after sustaining a huge shock from a high-tension cable and severe burn injuries that resulted in the amputation of her right arm and 20% capability in her left.
Anamta Ahmed, a Mumbai resident, endured a life-altering incident nearly two years ago when she suffered an electric shock from an 11 KV cable. At just 13 years old, she experienced severe burns while playing with her cousins in Aligarh.
The consequences were dire: her right hand had to be amputated, and her left hand retained only 20 percent functionality. Bedridden for an extended period, she endured immense trauma. Yet, despite the adversity, Anamta refused to succumb to despair, maintaining her determination and passion. Her journey of resilience and triumph unfolds as follows…
Gradually, she embarked on the arduous path to recovery, piecing together her shattered life. Amidst this struggle, news of her remarkable achievement stunned everyone. Released on a Monday, the ICSE board results revealed her outstanding performance: scoring an impressive 92 percent in her class 10 examinations. Additionally, she emerged as the top scorer in Hindi at her school, boasting a remarkable 98 percent.
Anamta is an enrolled student at City International School in Andheri, Mumbai, and she was thrilled to hear about the CISCE results. Although she had always been a gifted student, the trauma she experienced could have easily sent anyone into a condition of hopelessness. But despite the physical suffering and mental anguish, she continued to move forward because of her unshakeable optimism.
