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词条 Sandeep Unnikrishnan
释义

  1. Early and personal life

  2. Army career

     Operation Black Tornado  Ashoka Chakra citation 

  3. Funeral

  4. Biopic

  5. See also

  6. References

  7. External links

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}{{Infobox military person
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|name=Sandeep Unnikrishnan
|honorific_suffix=AC
|image=Sandeep Unnikrishnan.jpg
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|birth_date={{Birth date|1977|3|15|df=yes}}
|death_date={{Death date and age|2008|11|28|1977|3|17|df=yes}}
|birth_place=Kozhikode, Kerala, India
|death_place= Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
|placeofburial_label=Cremation[1]
|placeofburial= Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka
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|branch= Indian Army
|unit=51 SAG, NSG
7 BIHAR
|battles= Operation Vijay
Counter-Insurgency
Operation Black Tornado
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|rank=Major
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| servicenumber= IC-58660
}}Sandeep Unnikrishnan (15 March 1977 – 28 November 2008) was an officer in the Indian Army serving in the elite Special Action Group of the National Security Guards. He was killed in action during the November 2008 Mumbai attacks.[2] He was consequently awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, on 26 January 2009.[3]

Early and personal life

Sandeep Unnikrishnan came from a Malayali family residing in Bangalore, where they had moved from Cheruvannur, Kozhikode District in the state of Kerala.[4] He was the only son of retired ISRO officer K. Unnikrishnan and Dhanalakshmi Unnikrishnan.[5]

Unnikrishnan spent 14 years at the Frank Anthony Public School[6] in Bangalore before graduating in 1995 in the ISC Science stream.[7] He wanted to join the Army, even attending school in a crew cut. His peers and teachers recalled him as being a good athlete who was active in school activities and sports events.[8] He was also a member of the school choir and enjoyed watching movies.[8][9]

Army career

Sandeep joined the National Defence Academy (India) (NDA), Pune, Maharashtra in 1995. He was a part of the Oscar Squadron (No. 4 Battalion) and a graduate of the 94th Course NDA. He graduated as a Bachelor of Arts.

His NDA friends remember him as "selfless", "generous" and "calm and composed".[10]

He was commissioned as a lieutenant to the 7th Battalion of the Bihar Regiment[2] (Infantry) on 12 July 1999. After serving the Indian Army in different locations in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan during counter insurgencies for two terms, he was selected to join the National Security Guards. On completion of training, he was assigned to the Special Action Group (SAG) of NSG on January 2007 and participated in various operations of the NSG.[11] During the 'Ghatak course' (at the Commando Wing (Infantry School), Belgaum), the most difficult course of the Army, Sandeep topped the course, earning an "Instructor Grading" and commendation. He opted for the NSG commando service which he joined on deputation in 2006.[12]

During Operation Vijay in July 1999, he was regarded positively at the forward posts in the face of heavy artillery firing and small arms fire by Pakistan troops. On the evening of 31 December 1999,[13] Sandeep led a team of six soldiers and managed to establish a post 200 metres from the opposing side and under direct observation and fire.[14]

Operation Black Tornado

On the night of 26 November 2008, several iconic buildings in South Mumbai were attacked. One of the buildings where hostage were held was the 100-year-old Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Sandeep Unnikrishnan was the team commander of 51 Special Action Group (51 SAG) deployed in the operation at the hotel to rescue the hostages. He entered the hotel in a group of 10 commandos and reached the sixth floor through the staircase. As the team descended the stairs, they suspected perpetrators on the third floor. A few women were held as hostages in a room which was locked from the inside. After breaking open the door, the round of fire by the perpetrators hit Commando Sunil Yadav, who was Sandeep's colleague.[15]

Sandeep engaged the perpetrators in a firefight. He arranged for Yadav's evacuation and gave chase to those he had engaged in the firefight who, meanwhile, escaped to another floor of the hotel.[16] In the encounter that followed, he was shot from the back, and he later succumbed to his injuries.[17][18][19]

His last words were, "Do not come up, I will handle them," according to NSG officials.[20]

Ashoka Chakra citation

The official citation for the Ashoka Chakra Award reads:{{Quotation|

IC-58660 MAJOR SANDEEP UNNIKRISHNAN BIHAR REGIMENT/51 SPECIAL ACTION GROUP (POSTHUMOUS)

Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan led the commando operation launched on 27th November 2008 to flush out terrorists from Hotel Taj Mahal, Mumbai in which he rescued 14 hostages.
During the operation, his team came under intense hostile fire, in which one of his team members got grievously injured. Major Sandeep pinned down the terrorists with accurate fire and rescued the injured commando to safety. In the process, he was shot in his right arm. Despite his injuries, he continued to fight the terrorists till his last breath.
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan displayed most conspicuous bravery besides camaraderie and leadership of the highest order and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.[21]}}

Funeral

At Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's funeral, mourners chanted "Sandeep Unnikrishnan Amar Rahe" ("May Sandeep Unnikrishnan('s name) remain eternal").[22] Thousands of people lined up outside his Bangalore house to pay their respects. His funeral was held with full military honours.[23][24]

The Mother Dairy Double Road in Bangalore, a 4.5 km road from Federal Mogul on Doddaballapur Road to MS Palya junction, was renamed Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road in his honour.

A bust of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan is installed on Ramamurthy Nagar Outer Ring Road junction in Bengaluru and is named in his honour.

[25]

Biopic

Bollywood major Sony Pictures Entertainment has registered two titles with the producers’ association called Major and Major Sandeep in their endeavour to make a biopic on his life. “It is not just about the attack but is more of a biopic. The studio is in talks with the family of Major Sandeep to get the rights personal as well as work-related  and are keen to offer a tribute to the late soldier,” says a trade source. “The story is also interesting as he was trying to rescue an injured comrade when he was shot and later, he succumbed to injuries. There are many layers in the film,” says the source.[26]

As per news reports, the title of the biopic will be 'Major' and actor Adivi Sesh will be playing the titular role of Major Sandeep. The film will be produced by Actor Mahesh Babu and will release in 2020.[27]

See also

  • Havaldar Gajender Singh
  • Ashok Kamte
  • Hemant Karkare
  • Vijay Salaskar
  • Tukaram Omble

References

1. ^http://www.oneindia.com/2008/11/29/maj-sandip-unnikrishnan-cremated-1227949427.html
2. ^{{cite news|publisher = PTI|title = 2 NSG men killed, six others injured in Mumbai gunbattles|url = http://www.ptinews.com/pti%5Cptisite.nsf/0/FFB1157E6E7B9C4F6525750F004376C9?OpenDocument|date = 28 November 2008|accessdate = 2008-11-28}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
3. ^{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/11-security-personnel-to-get-ashok-chakra/83597-3.html|title=11 security personnel to get Ashok Chakra|accessdate=2009-01-25}}
4. ^{{cite news|publisher = WebIndia 123|title = Army Major from Kerala dies in Mumbai encounter|url = http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20081128/1115900.html|date = 28 November 2008|accessdate =28 November 2008}}
5. ^{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1081129/jsp/nation/story_10182139.jsp | location=Calcutta, India | work=The Telegraph | title=Boy who had a crew cut in school | date=2008-11-29}}
6. ^{{cite news|title=Bangalore boy's supreme sacrifice|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/bangalore-boys-supreme-sacrifice/articleshow/22313876.cms|publisher=Bangalore Mirror, India Times|accessdate=29 November 2008}}
7. ^{{cite news|title=Maj Sandeep UnniKrishnan - A school remembers|url=https://www.timesofindia.com/city/bengaluru/Maj-Sandeep-UnniKrishnan-A-school-remembers/articleshow/3770767.cms|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=29 November 2008}}
8. ^{{cite news |agency=Times of India |url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-29/bangalore/27943762_1_major-unnikrishnan-major-sandeep-c-browne |title=A school remembers |publisher=TOI |date=2008-11-29 |accessdate=2008-11-29}}
9. ^{{cite news |agency=India Today|url = http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21369§ionid=4&issueid=82&Itemid=1 |title=Sandeep Unnikrishnan: A movie maniac |publisher=India Today |date=2008-11-30 |accessdate=2008-11-30}}
10. ^{{cite news |agency=The Times Of India |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-30/india/27910740_1_nsg-buddies-sandeep-unnikrishnan |title=NDA Buddies Remember Unni=The Times Of India |date=2008-11-30 |accessdate=2008-11-30 |first1=Prasenjit |last1=Mund}}
11. ^Mangalorean.Com- Serving Mangaloreans Around The World!
12. ^{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-29/patna/27911835_1_major-unnikrishnan-nsg-commando-maj-unnikrishnan | work=The Times Of India | first1=Kumod | last1=Verma | title=Bihar Regiment fondly remembers Major Unnikrishnan | date=2008-11-29}}
13. ^{{cite news|title=Major Unnikrishnan`s colleagues recall his qualities|url=https://zeenews.india.com/home/major-unnikrishnans-colleagues-recall-his-qualities_489857.html|publisher=Zee News|accessdate=10 December 2008}}
14. ^{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200812101678.htm | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Major Unnikrishnan's colleagues recall his qualities | date=2008-12-10}}
15. ^A buddy called Major Unnikrishnan
16. ^sify.com
17. ^{{cite news|publisher = The Hindu|title = Sandeep Unnikrishnan waged a valiant battle against terrorists|url = http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/29/stories/2008112959030900.htm|date = 29 November 2008|accessdate =29 November 2008|location=Chennai, India}}
18. ^Nation bids adieu to ATS chief, NSG commando – India News – IBNLive
19. ^{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bangalore/Maj_Sandeep_UnniKrishnan_-_A_school_remembers/articleshow/3770767.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Maj Sandeep UnniKrishnan – A school remembers | date=2008-11-29}}
20. ^{{cite news |agency=The Hindu |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/30/stories/2008113060690800.htm |title=Hero's last words — The Hindu |date=2008-11-30 |accessdate=2008-11-30 |location=Chennai, India}}
21. ^{{citation|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=46980|accessdate=14 September 2014|date=25 January 2009|title=Ashoka Chakra awardees and their saga of gallantry |publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India}}
22. ^{{cite news |agency=The Hindu |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200811291431.htm |title=Hundreds pay tributes to slain NSG major in Bangalore — The Hindu |date=2008-11-29 |accessdate=2008-12-03 |location=Chennai, India}}
23. ^{{cite news|last1=Ravindran|first1=Nirmala|title=Nation bid tearful adieu to Karkare, Unnikrishnan|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Nation+bid+tearful+adieu+to+Karkare,+Unnikrishnan/1/21274.html|accessdate=24 January 2015|publisher=India Today|date=29 Nov 2008}}
24. ^{{cite web|title=Home They Brought Her Warrior Dead: The Day Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Died|url=http://topyaps.com/home-brought-warrior-dead-day-major-sandeep-unnikrishnan-died|website=http://topyaps.com/|accessdate=24 January 2015}}
25. ^{{cite web|title=Teachers’ Colony pays tribute, names park after Sandeep Unnikrishnan - Bangalore Mirror -|url=http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/Teachers-Colony-pays-tribute-names-park-after-Sandeep-Unnikrishnan/articleshow/50523731.cms|website=Bangalore Mirror|accessdate=28 September 2017}}
26. ^{{cite news|title=26/11 Martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's story to turn into a film|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/300119/2611-martyr-major-sandeep-unnikrishnans-story-to-turn-into-a-film.html|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|accessdate=30 January 2019}}
27. ^{{cite news|title=Major Unnikrishnan’s story now on big screen|url=https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-babu-inks-deal-to-co-produce-movie-on-26/11-martyr-major-sandeep-unnikrishnan/articleshow/68188133.cms|publisher=Pune Mirror, India Times|accessdate=28 February 2019}}

External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20090301040945/http://www.sandeepunnikrishnan.org/ Official Website]
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