Summary:
He lost his left hand in the 2006 Mumbai local train bomb blasts, but that did not deter Mahendra Pitale (44) from chasing his dreams. However, with the help of a prosthetic arm and a positive attitude towards life, Pitale started afresh. Also, the support from people around me has enabled me to lead a normal life," Pitale said. After surviving the train blasts, Pitale's indomitable spirit was the one that helped him overcome his fears and bring normalcy in life again. Following the deadly blast, Pitale's hand had to be amputated..