Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan
March 15, 1977 – November 28, 2008 (aged 31)

The Real Hero

Place of birthCalicut, Kerala
Place of deathMumbai, Maharashtra
Allegiance India
Service/branchIndian Army, National Security Guards
Years of service1999-2008
RankMajor, Commando
UnitNSG HQ, Manesar

Salute The Heroes of Kargil


Nine years ago, over 450 Indian soldiers died fighting Pakistani soldiers on the icy peaks of Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir. The battle was called Operation Vijay and lasted six weeks.

In excruciatingly tough terrain, valiant Indian soldiers defeated a treacherous enemy and won a brilliantly fought military campaign.

I bt was a battle won by the sacrifices of young Indian soldiers. Their exemplary courage mobilised a nation and secured India'sorders one more time.

These brave men made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could be safe. They died so that we could know that nothing would happen to us as long as they kept watch.