Dr. P.K. Sethi (October 14, 1939–March 24, 2026) The story of modern Indian neurology is inextricably linked to the rugged terrains of the Himalayas and the disciplined corridors of the Indian Army. At the heart of this narrative lies Lt. Col. Prahlad Kumar Sethi, a man whose life perfectly embodied the ethos of the soldier-physician. Born on October 14, 1939, Dr. Sethi's journey from a brilliant young medical graduate to a decorated war hero and a world-renowned neurologist is a saga of resilience, intellectual curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to his country. His story is not merely one of academic achievement but of a man who saw the battlefield and the laboratory as two sides of the same coin—both arenas where lives are saved and the boundaries of human endurance are tested. Publication History Article published online: 19 June 2026 © 2026. The Author(s). This is an open access article published by Thieme under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, permitting unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction so long as the original work is properly cited. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited A-13A, Graphix Tower 1, 6th floor, Sector 62, Noida 201309, Uttar Pradesh, India
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