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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.
A salute from one soldier to another! Makes one proud to have donned the olive green once. But aren’t the train robbers zeros when compared to the robbers in offices of authority, looting this country with impunity?
you’re awesome dude! i’m putting you as one of the two modern day heroes in my report for english class!
From someone joining the Army in Wales, I will say this.
I sincerely hope there are more people in the world like you mate, you’ve given me inspiration to serve and protect the citizens in my country.
Have a piece of apple pie or other tasty treat on me!
I would like to call him BISHNU BHAGWAN. Who saved Draupadi during the Cheer haran.
Welldone Bishnu, Proud of you. You have done Indian Army proud.
I really feel proud to belong to the family of the Gorkhas !!!
People like Bishnu Shreshtha are an almost extinct specie in today’s Kalyug.
We need more such brave and gutsy people to come forward and help man kind, without giving a second thought to their own safety, and for the benefit of society. He surely deserved all that has been bestowed on him and much more …
Hats off to him .
Bravest of the brave-Bishnu-hoke ki hoi na-ur courage under duress in a country infested with termites gnawing it hollow brought tears in my eyes, not yet a senior citizen. No amount of rewards can change our apathatic systems-u will definately b rewarded by God almighty one day n ur family will live in pride 4 the rest of their lives. May some wise man place ur photo at the parliament entrance hall 4 others 2 b inspired n motivated-just needs raw courage n guts under adversity. Jai Jawan.
We are very proud of U…..!
Hey this is awasom, everyone should take be like him, he is very brave, i think we should take him into army too,
but its great to fought with that 40 members,
i am giving bigg salute to him,
j
Thank you, Bishnu, for your courage and willingness to do what was right despite the odds!
We are ALL proud of you, but your parents, and your father’s old regiment in which you served must be especially proud and happy.
You are a true and chivalrous gentleman.
May everything delightful and good come to you and those you hold dear!
Dave Orchard
You are the role model for everybody. Keep it up. Robbery, rape and other heinous crimes can come to an end if we have people like you …. Wish you all the best.
Sam Manekshaw Said It Once…”If Anyone Tells You He is never afraid, He is liar or a Gurkha!”
You are a proud Gurkha son & a great indian soldier and i salute you for that. But the truth is that you are a great son of this world & the humanity should be proud of you for what you did. I have my self fought in two wars & if time machine could roll back i would love to have Bishnu Shrestha by my side- A brave heart with a mission.
Field Marshal S.H.F.J Manekshaw once wrote “if a man says he is not afraid of death, he is either lying, or he is a Gurkha”. This soldier has maintained that reputation. The ferocity of a Gurkha soldier with his khukri is legendary. I wish we knew which unit of 8 Gurkha Rifles, had the honour of having such a brave man in their ranks
Shabash Bishnu, you kept the tradition of Indian Army and Gorkhas high. We are proud of you, your parents and your regiment. God Bless you and family. Love You Buddy.
Wah! My BIG SALUTE to this great Gentleman of Indian Armed Forces. Keep it up.
JAI HIND
We are proud of you Bishnu.
I wish you and your family the best of every thing for times to come.
I salute your parents and your Regiment.
Bindra.
This exemplary deed must be well publicised so others draw inspiration from what this individual has done. I wish all of us had this kind of courage. God bless him
Hi buddy Shreshta,
I feel poud to have once served the INDIAN ARMY where you too have served.We all salute you for your steel Nerves.Kairali Ex service movement send you our felicitations and pray to God to give you long life.R G Nair Chairman KESM
That is the difference between a Indian Soldier and an Indian. Bhishnu has kept up to the lofty traditions and teachings of the Armed Forces of India.
Bishnu Shrestha you are a man to be respected for standing up for those who could not, well done and walk tall and live large1
Wow..!!! no chance at all. no words to praise You. you are a Super Hero.
I give my utmost admiration To you who had fought against lawless individuals. Without dedicated soldiers, like you, we cannot continue to enjoy the freedoms and way of life that we experience today. Kudos to you, Bishnu Shrestha.
Hats off to you brother you r real hero of the Nation you rock man ……
No wrods……V r Proud of you……Salute, Long Live Gurkha’s
Great story! He is simply one of the bravest and balziest men on the planet! But that 50,000 bucks in reward is coming from the tax payers. Those subsidized plane tickets and others also put the burden on the average tax payer. A true public servant needs nothing more than the appreciation of his fellow citizens and his usual salary (which I know is not high). So, in addition to his public recognition, a pay increase would suffice. The public treasury, which is funded by tax payers, is not something that should be used to fund things like airport and train tickets of a specific person.
That is a very good idea.
Ayo Gorkhali !
This is Bir Gurkha at his best !
Weatch out for a new movie called “Ayo Gorkhali” – Bishu has 30 min of appearance in it – we will make him famous and also get him some financial rewards.
I’m from Singapore Gurkha ,I really appreciate that Gurkhali bravery.weldon hi bisnu