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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.
This is the bravery of Gurkhas and they are from Nepal ;an honest brave and courageous fighter. After reading all the comments I just felt to correct the misunderstanding among readers about him as I could see some comments “You are a brave Indian” but He is a “BRAVE, COURAGEOUS NEPALESE GURKHAS” who saved a daughter, a sister, her dignity/life regardless her race, color, nationality. This is the best humane deed of yours, brave man, well done. We all Gurkhas are proud of you.
As a New Zealand soldier who’s squadron fought alongside Gurkhas through WW1 and WW2, Tears of pride come as I read of a modest hero.Â
HERO OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations, Bishnu. I hope this comment reaches you. I am a former British soldier, and I hope I could find your courage in such a situation. You are a credit to the Ghurka ethos, already a legend. Best wishes. Steve w5618@hotmail.com
Wow—– sir,
 BRAVE .I AM PROUD OF YOU.
GOD HAVE GREAT PLAN FOR YOU.
GOD BLESS YOU——-
Your selfless action is an inspiration to the rest of the world. I salute you, and I salute India for recognising your bravery for what it is. (In most politically correct western countries of today, it would have been rewarded with a prison sentence.) Society needs heroes of your calibre as a reminder that social fabric is about people, and what holds it together is the material that you are made of.
Mr. Shrestha, as a former U.S. Infantry Army soldier, I wanted to tell you I thank and understand what it was that compelled you to do what you did. So, many people often site bravery as the motivation, the truth of the matter is your soul spoke to you and you acted and you did what you were trained to do and that is fight! Fight for something that you believed in.
I just hope that if my day ever comes where I have to chose between action or not, that I will have the fortitude and courage to act as you did. The Universe favors the compassionate and I think there are many more blessings that are going to come your way.
With Respects. GL
From ex-RN and ex-British Army: Well done sir ! Bravo Zulu
In this world, where so few are prepared to stand up for what is right, this man is a shining example to all of us. Bravo, Sir,bravo!
Ray Martin – New Zealand
BRAVE MAN,..BRAVE SOLDIER ,..YOU ARE A TRUE HERO,.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SHOULD FEEL VERY PROUD ……R A F LYNEHAM ENGLAND
Blimy, well done mate.
Always best to leave it but rape is rape eh? Gotta stand up at some point.
nepali!!!bro are the bravest in the world u rock!!!
As one who previously enjoyed the priviledge of serving with Ghurka soldiers, this episode of true courage and initiative only reinforces my pride in having been associated with them. Long may they continue in the traditions of military service and bravery; and very many congratulations, Bishnu Shrestha, on your outstandingly courageous intervention.
Great job by a Gurkha!
Jin Wei
Singapore
You my brother are a true warrior. Most run from danger but a warrior runs toward it.
God be with you always.
Retired US Police/SWAT Officer
I have read many historical accounts of the brave Gurkhas but nothing recently. Thank you for showing us all that the Gurkhas are not just legends but heroes who are still active today just as they were in the past. I am very glad that your country is showing you the gratitude and respect that you rightly deserve. The young girl and the others on the train will always remember your bravery, as will I and many others around the world. We all salute you, Sir.
Dear Bishnu, Just a short note in admiration and respect for your actions. In a Worls that sometimes seems quite mad every now and then something happens which either tests your faith or reaffirms it. You Sir have certainly restored my faith in that good should win through.I hope you are never faced with such a dilemma again and wish you all the very best for a peaceful and prosperous future.
Kind regards Trevor (UK)
When my retired US Marine brother was to take over the security for Camp Victory in Bhagdad, Iraq in 2006-07, I was at rest knowing that 400 Ghurka soldiers were to be the security force at the camp. This soldier is a true testament to the Ghurka warrior ways and determination. Job well done, Bishnu!
Bishnu Shrestha is a bona fide hero in my opinion. Please know that Canadians are impressed by your courage and selflessness!
God Bless my Commonwealth Brother!
Your Selfless and Heroic Act brings Honor to You, Your Regiment and Your People!
Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there. Â Eighty are just targets. Â Nine are real fighters and we are lucky to have them for they make the battle. Â Ah, but the one. Â One is a warrior, and he will bring the others back. — Heraclitus, Greek philosopher, 500 BC
proud to be GHORKHAS…………………………..JAI GHORKA…!!!
The hero must be asked who he wants to play him in the movie: Jet Li? Chow Yung Fat? Jackie Chan?
We barely can find true human these days, but there are few left out there in the world….You are the one! Your are the true human!
Gorkha <3Â
What a tremendous act of bravery from a fine soldier. Only wish we had a couple of battalions of Gurkhas in Vietnam on our side during the war.
Salutions!!! to this Brave HUman!!! Yes Gurkhas!!! Even HITLER once SAID if I had the GURKHAS with me I WOULD HAVE WON THE WARÂ
BOWSS TO YOU BISHNU
Greetings from Poland and Congratulations for this brave man!! It’s Bravery that will defeat the crime and cowardice, not more “system”. All Hail Bishnu Shrestha!!!
Field Mashal Manek Shaw ( Sam Bahadur) once famously quoted,  that, ” If someone says, he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying, or he is GORKHA”Â
Bravo Bishnu, Â you have proved above ,Timilai salaam garchhu!
Birtako chino birko santan………Aba Timro haatley lekhekochha, yugley bhuleko naulo kahani.
JAI GORKHA !