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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.
Whatever rewards are given to your exemplary braveness, courage and human concern, are not enough..may you always be blessed…may young people learn lessons of courage and strength from you..salute to the great Gurkhas..!
Thanks for doing the right thing; I also commend you for your bravery. Now, please come save us from Obama and his gang of communist wackos!
There is no report of this story in the Indian Press, and nobody named Bishnu Shrestha received a Shaurya Award this year (2011). Gallantry awards are given on 26 January, and the list of 21 Shaurya Awardees of 2011 is available here: http://www.dsalert.org/gallantry-awards/shaurya-chakra
I’m reading this from the US, and I just wanted to say you’ve not only represented your country well, but men everywhere. What some men would only do for their family, what others would be too afraid to do even for their own child, this you’ve done for a stranger. Thank you, my humblest respect to you.
Killed three injured eight out of 40 aggressors and he was just getting Sstarted…One man, one Ghurka Blade striking fear into the hearts of evil-does..BAD ASS I say very BAD ASS
Stan Lee where are you? this is inspiration for a hero indeed…
I have a lot of admiration for your action,but that is nothing strange coming from a Gurkha, you are a hero and must be congratulated for your unselfish act,i have serve and train along with the gurkhas in the British army ein Belize
My hat is off to you . You are the embodiment of the true warrior!
SALUTE!!
He is the true Indian of our country, and the true human being of mankind. May one and all aspire to have your values and courage in the face of adversity, and humility you show in that honour.
god made some special people. u r someone in particular vishnu. so keep it up.
WOW! I’m so glad to hear that there are brave people like Shrestha in this world. I can’t wait for the next republic day as I’m sure I will keep an eye open for him :)
Heros are not always in capes. May you always have the courage, and the Kindness to be the man you are. God Bless You. And, for all those that think the rewards are small, remember. He didn’t do it for the money.
A very Brave and commendable act! We all respect and Salute a true soldier that u are….
Keep up the good work
You are a hero, a great man, and an exceptional human being. You inspire me to want to be a better and braver version of myself. God bless you greatly,
Christy
Dallas, Texas
USA
WOW..
You are Superhuman Sir… taking on 40 people at a time is nothing less than insanely utterly selflessly the bravest thing to do….
I do martial arts and have an idea how it feels to confront 1-2 people, even in friendly engagement…. but this is hands down the most insanely awesome and badass thing ever…
INDIANS SALUTE YOU
ALSO: Please teach me what you learned in the Army.. I wanna fight like you
I would have to agree that you are a real badass too. You may think that any one of your fellow Gurkha soldiers would of done the same thing, and you are very likely correct. However, you were the one that was there and you risked your life to do what was right. You had the training to have a chance to pull it off, you had the heart to put yourself at risk for that girl, and you had the balls to commit to action. Some people would put you in a category of a super hero, but you are just a human like the rest of us–a fact that makes this act even more impressive. It is people like you that restore some of my faith in the Human race.
Regards,
Mark
USA
Yes the man is just a human with a brave heart!!!! a huge Salute Sir…
Vande Matram
you are a true soldier sir… and a Fine man..
Even a lion would not have taken on 40 men. You are a legend!
Worthy of being called a TRUE Gurkha!
Salute to u brave bishnu nd u showed the world once again how brave tha gorkhas are. U made us proud again jai gorkhali
Far away from home in a distant land, your act of bravery really “inspires” and gives me “courage” to do good in life. I am proud to be a Nepali.
Thank you
Jay, USA
Hats off to u…we need more ppl like u in our country….May God bless u…Hope u dp well in life…
Corporal Shestha When I was a young boy My dad used to tell me about the Gurkha Soldiers in the Second World war How Anzac soldiers selpt with their raising sun badge pinned to there collors,so at night time when the Gurkhas went on patrol through their lines A Anzac soldier would feel a hand come over their face and down touch their rasing sun badge and be gone before you realised how close you come to death if you werent wearing a badge.So when I read how a single Gurkha stood his ground and saved a follow human being from assualt against a gang of cowards I know now why my dad had such respect for the Gurkha Soldier May you leave a happy and peaceful life Cheers Mick !
Corporal Shestha,
You have been the mighty fist of God.
Godspeed
Bishnu. I am an American Police Officer, and a Kali instructor. I deeply respect your courage and your warrior spirit. Thank you for being the man you are. I hope you are on my train someday. What an example to the world you are!
wow! I heared abt this incident last month from my consultant as she said that it was a part of the international news in the filipino tv channel..actualy i was surprised with this news as i didnt knew abt it, but wn she told me abt it i was very in cloud 9.. i salute u bishnu bro…u made nepal n gurkhas once again on its height as ever……
U are really a true Hero , God had sent u to the earth for good. While reading this article I had tears with happiness about wat u did .Really proud of u bishnu dai , as ur name symbolize a GOD , u are really a GOD .I salute you n may GOD bless u n ur family , wherever you are ,.
WELL DONE MAN……MAY U RISE TO THE RANK OF HONORARY CAPTAIN AND KEEP THE FLAG FLUTTERING AND THE GORKHA MOTTO “JAI MAHAKALI AYO GORKHALI” SINGING
I received two stories today – about Bishnu Shrestha and Sergeant Dipprasad Pun. IIt makes me proud to be a Nepali.Salute your bravery Mr Shrestha and your concern for a fellow human being. You deserve the awards.
Well Done!!!
You have made all the Nepalese and the Indians proud!!!