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Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan
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Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan

Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was an NSG commando commander who made the supreme sacrifice saving hostages at the Taj Hotel during 26/11.

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The Saga of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan
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#15 in Local Heroes & Everyday Saviors
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ORIGINS & FORMATIVE YEARS

Roots, Upbringing & Early Influences

Born in Kozhikode, Kerala, and raised in Bengaluru, Sandeep Unnikrishnan was inspired by the armed forces from childhood, graduating from the National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy before joining the elite 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guard (NSG).

THE STRUGGLE & HARDSHIPS

Facing Adversity, Rejections & The Grind

On November 27, 2008, heavily armed Pakistani terrorists seized the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, taking scores of guests hostage and placing booby traps across its labyrinthine corridors, setting rooms on fire to maximize civilian casualties.

Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Posthumously conferred the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan is revered across the nation as an embodiment of selfless leadership, supreme valor, and military honor.
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MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH & WORKS

Landmark Works & Career Breakthrough

Leading a team of commandos into the smoke-filled hotel, Major Unnikrishnan engaged the terrorists in close-quarter combat. When his teammate Commando Sunil Yadav was severely wounded, Unnikrishnan personally dragged him to safety under intense gunfire. Refusing to allow his men into the line of fire, he uttered his legendary final words: 'Do not come up, I will handle them,' charging alone to pin down the terrorists and enabling the safe evacuation of fourteen hostages before succumbing to bullet wounds.

SUPREME SUCCESS & LEGACY

Global Stature, Accolades & Enduring Legacy

Posthumously conferred the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan is revered across the nation as an embodiment of selfless leadership, supreme valor, and military honor.

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