JAMMU: Saahir Gandral, a five-year-old little boy has been awarded the title of "IBR Achiever" by India Book of Records for his extraordinary ability in English and Mathematics.

Saahir is a Pre-Primary student of Jodhamal Public School, Jammu who has emerged as a true intellectual force by demonstrating his outstanding memory prowess at just 5 years of age.

In an astounding display of his felicity with literacy and numeracy, Saahir read out text from a book much beyond his age and recalled the multiples of eight random numbers between 5 to 15, and multiples of 2 to 14 and 18 in a series. At such a tender age, he received the Certificate of Participation from India Talent War Season 3.

The handout said Saahir is encouraged and guided by his parents and teachers. He has always shown an inclination for languages and numbers since his young age. He is a self-motivated learner and enjoys coming to the school.