Paraplegic drives from Leh to Kanyakumari in record time

Conquering disability, 29-year-old Eric Paul has made it to the pages of the Limca Book of Records after driving from Leh to Kanyakumari in record time.

Eric, who is paralysed from chest below, covered a total distance of 3,917 km in the record 159 hours and 59 minutes in a customised hatchback with hand controls.

"It feels really good but I think I have just crossed a milestone and there is a long way to go," said Eric, who has been confined to wheel chair since February 2012 following a road accident.

"There were many challenges on my way like no toilets, restrooms, shelters or any public place which is wheelchair friendly. Neither people are aware about offering any help, instead they look with pity, which makes a special person uncomfortable.

"Other challenges were instant changing weather conditions, no mobile network, petrol pumps at long distances in hilly areas, poor condition of roads, landslides, language barrier while getting food and shelter was also a task," he told

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