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1. GURU TEG BAHADUR PUBLIC SCHOOL, BARDWAL (DHURI)
NAME –HARMANJIT SINGH DEOL
CLASS - VII RAMANUJAN
ROLL NO -18

2. VEER GATHA
Project Veer Gatha was instituted
under Gallantry Awards Portal ( GAP)
in 2021 with the aim disseminate the
details of acts of bravery of the
Gallantry Awardees and the life –
stories of these brave hearts among
the students to raise the spirit of
patriotism and instill amongst them
values of civic consciousness.

3. Rani Lakshmi bai
• Rani Lakshmi Bai came into my dream and
wanted me to serve our nation by being brave and
patriotic like Sandeep Unnikrishnan.
• Rani Lakshmi Bai also known as Rani of Jhansi
was a pivotal figure in the Indian Revolt of 1857
• She was one of the first women freedom fighters
of India.

4. Major sandeep unnikrishnan
• 15 March 1977 to 28 November 2008
• The Hero of 26/11 Operation Black Tornado
• He lead the command operation launched on
27 November 2008 to flush out terrorists from
Hotel Taj, Mumbai, Despite his injuries, he
continued fighting the terrorists till his last
breath. The brave officer rescued 14 hostages.

5. Major Sandeep unnikrishnan
• He was born in a Malayali family from Kozhikode, Kerala to K. Unnikrishnan
(Retired ISRO Officer) and Dhanalakshmi Unnikrishnan.
• Later the family moved to Banglore. He was interested in joining Indian Army
since his school days.
• He finished schooling at The Frank Anthony Public School.
•He joined National Defense Academy in 1995.
• He Graduated as a Lieutenant.
• He was commissioned in seventh Battalion of Bihar Regiment on 12 June 1999.

6. Major Sandeep unnikrishnan
• He was a part of Kargil War 1999.
• He was promoted to Rank of Captain on 12 June 2003 and to Major on 12 June
2005.
• In 2006 , he joined National Security Guards and after training he became part
of Special Action Group.
• On completion he earned Instructor Grade.
• He was asked to report for duty on 27 November 2008.
• In Mumbai, when 100 years old Taj Palace Hotel was attacked.

7. Major Sandeep unnikrishnan
• Sandeep led a team of NSG Commandos and rescued 14 officers
• He was shot several times and lost his life because of blood loss.
• His last words were :”Don’t come up. I will handle them.”
• His funeral was held with fully military honour.
• The mortal remains was cremated at Hebbal electrical crematorium in
Banglore.
• Thousands of people paid their last respect and shouted “SANDEEP AMAR
RAHE”

8. Major Sandeep unnikrishnan
• Following his death, a 4.5 km stretch of road between Doddabalappur Road and
MS Palya junction was renamed as Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road.
• A bust of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was installed on Ramamurthy Nagar
Outer Ring Road Jn in Bengaluru on November 2012.
• Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan memorial is situated at Vidyavanyapura in
Banglore.
• The brave heart who lost his life during 26/11 Attacks was conferred with
gallantry award for selflessly saving the nation on 16 January 2009.
• Sandeep’s mother received Ashoka Chakra from President of India, Pratibha

9. Major Sandeep unnikrishnan
HE SACRIFICED HIS LIFE
BATTLING THE TERRORIST
TO SAVE THE WORLD.
YOUR SERVICE WILL
NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. –
JAI HIND