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Bishnu Shrestha, a brave Gurkha soldier in Indian Army, defeated 30 train robbers while returning home after a voluntary retirement. The Indian army, is going to awarded Bishnu with Sourya Chakra, Bravery Award and Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha medals during the Indian Republic Day celebration on January 26 .
While in the train, Maurya Express from Ranchi to Gorakhpur, on September 2, 2010, 35 year-old Bishnu saved a girl about to be raped by the train robbers in front of her helpless parents. After looting the train, when the robbers started to strip a 18 year old girl in front of him, he couldn’t contain his calmness. He took out his khukari and took on the a group of 30 robbers, alone. In the fight, he killed three of dacoits and injured eight others. Remaining dacoits fled the scene to save their lives.
In recognition to his bravery, his regiment has given Bishnu a cash reward of Rs. 50,000 and it has also terminated his voluntary retirement, so that he could get a customary promotion after he receives the medals. In addition to that, he will also receive a cash rewards from the government, special discounts in international air tickets, and discounts in Indian railways train tickets.
UPDATE:
Updated according to a news in Indian newspaper Times of India of September 4, 2010. The report of Indian Army awarding Soury Chakra proved to be wrong as his name was not included in the official Indian Army site.
You are proof that the spirit and bravery of men like Tul Bahadur Pun will live forever among the Gurkhas. You sir, are a soldier and a man or honor.,
Unbelievable heroism. Nine times out of ten (maybe 99 times out of 100) your decision would have ended in your death. The fact that you could still make that decision rather than watch that girl be raped is heroism of the most unusual kind.
This shows that from what the Nepalese blood is made up of.veer ko santan. JAI NEPAL
Brilliant,first class,good standard’s,well taught,and stands no shit!.WELL DONE BUD. ;-)
Increase his pension,he deserve’s it.
I commend this dude and all but WTF @ the people. He did this alone!? Was no one, not even the PARENTS, willing to step up and assist him? If he wasn’t there they would have just curled up and covered their eyes and cried? Have some sense of solidarity against brigands.
Bishnu Shrestha I salute you ………I hope to God I would react the same way
If you are ever in London, I will buy you a pint. You are what we call over here, Real Wall.
Bishnu Shrestha, what an inspiration you are. If you’re ever in Seattle, you’re welcome to stay with me :)
I am in the USA and heard about your honor and bravery today on the radio here in Texas. I went online to validate the story and found this site. I salute you and wanted to let you know that your story is an inspiration around the world. Thank you for your example to others.
Jai Gorkh Bishnu dai it’s an honour and pleasure to have such a brave and undefeted soldier we salute and cangratultion for ur well done. from all RANK. YOUR BHAGAT BHAI.
A true HERO got a heart of bravery and humanity ..u r a role model for us God bless u long live Gorkha…
Tapai lai Salute…u r a real HERO,m proud to b a GURKHALI…God bless u nd ur family!
Well done soldier! I salute you, you are a credit to your country and your regiment.
What unswerving,selfless bravery. There are many examples of human courage but this act almost defies belief. You have shown what one man who has the bravery to act can achieve.
Amazing. We here in my own country [UK] for the most part are too cowardly to confront street yobs let alone a heavily armed Gang of professional criminals.
It’s good too know that there are true hero’s out there who will risk all to help others.
Wow…I knew Gurkha’s were hardcore, but still, WOW! Well done that man.
Someone set up a “buy a pint for Bushnu” site, John Smeaton got one :D
BRAVO!! From my heart ,I Salute you Bishnu Shrestha jiyu.
You Not only Make all of us Proud you also show the true Brave path to all youngsters like us!
and Nepali people are well known for it!
Regards and wishes.
KushalÂ
I Heartly Salute Brave solider………!!!!
god im speechless geee i dont knw what to say.brave gorkhali…. Brave nepali.i cant imagine taking and winning 40 robbers.thats amazing.u r a lagend…..
It is heartwarming to see someone stand up for what is right.
Thank you for what you did for the girl and the other people.
God Bless. Paul in Australia
Bishnu dai Congrats!! Just wondering why brands run after movie heroes when we have REAL HEROES like you. Pity that no big brands came to take you as their Brand Ambassador.
You have shown to the World that the blood of Gorkha still runs though us. High time the Indian Government realises the true value of having GORKHA REGIMENT. Only Subhash Chandra Bose knew the true worth of Gorkhas…
Much honour from Australia.
From one who has trekked in the mountains of Nepal, well done young man! I am not surprised, it just confirmes my trust in the Nepalese people.
Wow man i’m only 16 but i think i found a new role model congratulations on everything.
One day you and your grand children will look back on these comments about the deeds that you performed and you will be able to tell them that you were able to uphold the noble traditions of the Ghurka soldier and the peoples of theworld knew that and were impressed.
Well done!
My uncle told me of his time in Italy during the war, that his company had captured some German POWs who were terrified of the Gurkha Regiment they had faced. Devils with sickle knives who appeared deep within their lines dealing silent death they said. My uncle did not know what a Gurkha was until well after WW2, but after reading about their exploits he said he understood why the Germans has been so afraid. High praise from a man who fought from North Africa to Germany.
Semper Fi, brave Gurkha!
Well Done!!!!! Â Bhisnu bhai you made us all very proud…..Bir, bir, bir Gorkhali….God bless you…. ;-)
Namaste, Bishnu Shrestha. The light of the Warrior shines beautifully from you. We honor you for what you have done, and for the courage you have shown. Namaste.
Truely Proud of you .!!! Really courageous …..More people like this will make criminals think twice before doing any nonsense,…. Hats of to him …THE REAL HERO…. However , sad in a way as no one came forward to give him a supporting hand….We need to learn…..SALUTE TO U …