Siachen survivor Hanumanthappa used to walk 6 kms every day for school, wears never say die attitude - 5 interesting facts

New Delhi: Indian Army brave soldier Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad who miraculously survived under 35 feet of ice and snow at the avalanche-hit army post in Siachen glacier continues to be critical on Wednesday. He has been kept on a ventilator in the ICU at the Delhi's Army Research and Referral Hospital. 

The entire nation is praying for his speedy recovery. Here are some interesting facts (as reported by The Hindu) about Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad's life:-

Walked 6 kms every day for schooling

- Lance Naik Hanamanthappa used to walk over 6 kilometers every day to attend the school in Aralikatti village in Dharwad district in Karnataka.

Always showed 'never say die attitude'

- Hanamanthappa Koppad was rejected rejected thrice by the Indian Army during recruitment process but he was always loaded with  'never say die attitude'; finally, he cracked the Army recruitment and joined 19 Madras Regiment.

Hails from village known for bravery

- Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad belongs to a farming family of Betadur village in Kundagol taluk of Dharwad district of Karnataka. The village in recent years has seen six brave men joining the Indian Army.

Phoned his family a day before avalanche

- Hanumanthappa has called up his family members and enquired about the well-being of them.

Married four years ago

- Four years ago, Hanumanthappa  married Mahadevi (Jayashri). They have a two-year-old daughter.