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Tribute to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan- The Real Braveheart

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Written by: Tara

There are lakhs of Orkut users, and so many among them have huge friend lists, hundreds of fan list , fan community, thousands of scrap and a long list of testimonials written for them . Among all those, there a profile page in orkut, where there are only 78 friends, 3 fans and no testimonial at all. However the no. of scraps unusually increased in a span of 3 days after 26th of Nov 2008. You know why, because this is the profile of Sandeep Unnikrishnan who all of a sudden became a Hero not only for India but for the whole world. Before this , not much of the people knew about him , except for his near and dear ones, but today a the mass know him , respects him, love him, shed tears for him, is proud of him and want to be like him.

Shaheed Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was serving the Indian army in the cream of the crop National Security Guard and was assigned to the Special Action Group (SAG) of NSG on January 2007. This 31 year old brave man was born in Cheruvannur - Kozhikode district, Kerala on March 17, 1977 from where his family migrated to Banglore and was settled there. Major Sandeep was the only son of retired ISRO officer Mr. K. Unnikrishnan and Mrs. Dhanalakshmi, or should I say, India’s only son. He completed his schooling from the Frank Anthony Public School, and was a charm among his fellow mates and had a dream since childhood of joining the Army. He is also remembered as an outstanding student. He was known for a young and energetic personality along with a soft core heart and his jovial nature could be known from his profile at orkut about which I mentioned earlier.

The Black Tornado Operation was a blight and misfortune that snatched our brave hero from us and we today are only talking about him and could not talk to him. Here I want to say to Zazo, “You created Orkutheroes and featured so many big people, took their interview, talked about them, wrote about them, in fact you created Heroes but how unfortunate you are that you didn’t encountered this fearless man who was present in orkut. He was there and could have been on Orkutheroes as well and imagine today what must have been the position of Orkutheroes if you would have featured him. No doubt, he is a Hero today, of this country, of our hearts, of this whole world, but we were so unfortunate that we didn’t have had him on orkutheroes. But today I say, we as a team of Orkutheroes apologize, that we did not succeeded completely in our search of bringing real heroes in front of you all and missed Major Sandeep. But today we pay him our tribute with wet eyes and add his name in the list of Orkutheroes, not because he needs it but because we need him”.

It’s not only me whose eyes will get filled with tears, while viewing his profile on Orkut. His profile shows, how simple, full of life and nature loving was this man. “I am a total movies maniac” says one of his descriptions in his profile. It becomes impossible to believe that this young enthusiast and full of life person is actually no more. “Major Unnikrishnan rescued an injured commando before he was hit,” Director-General of NSG J.K. Dutt said after he announced ‘mission accomplished’ at the Taj and quoted the slain major as telling his crack team, “Do not come up, I will handle them.”.

In his own words, according to his orkut profile, things that turn him off are,’ hypocrisy, sycophancy, apathy and lack of compassion’. So true, the proof of which is the way he hugged death, with courage. There are about 67 photographs in his album on orkut, which all shows the real man within him. A normal young boy like you or me who wants to travel , take snaps, celebrate with his friends, talk, eat, watch sunsets, smile, and have fun. So much was still there for him to do, which was undone, which was left for him, and still waits for him, that he would return and do. But those coward and handful of boys, took it all away from him , and we were so helpless, silent spectators in front of our TV sets watched him died. How miserable is our condition today and I feel ashamed towards the divine soul of major Sandeep , that he actually got killed by the dirty politics of this country and irresponsible citizens like us who are still not aware. Please people wake up along with OrkutHeroes tribute to the great Shaheed Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and take a pledge that we no more get to see such departures of our brave heroes..

Major Unnikrishnan ko OrkutHeroes ka shat shat Naman!

Please join the community of Major Sandeep on orkut

Also check the blog dedicated to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, maintained by Orkut Community members

Orkutheroes does not claim the ownership of respected photos of Martyred Major Sandeep. The watermark is only to protect the photographs from any misuse.

We also recommend our friend’s community INDIANS AGAINST TERRORISM ON ORKUT


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72 Comments »

  • Dheeraj said:

    The Country will never forget the sacrifice of this Great Person.

    JAI HIND

  • Akshita said:

    I pay a heartly Tribute & hatsoff to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who sacrified his life for serving our Mother Bharat Mata by combatting terrorism. One thing i want to once again Quote People is that
    “Aye mere watan ke logo
    Zara Ankh me Bhar lo Pani
    Jo Shaheed hue hain unki
    Zara yaad karo Qurbani”
    Jai Hind

  • christine ann varghese said:

    i am very proud to be an indian and feel proud of this great personality.

    i convey my Condolences to his family and those who all faught against terrorism even at the last moment…
    he has set an example for the coming generation that strive for your country until death.
    salut to MAJOR SANDEEP UNNIKRISHNAN.

    JAI BHARAT MATHA
    JAI HIND
    (ALWAYS PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN).

  • Priyabrata said:

    We always remeber you and remember your work.

  • Amandeep mathur said:

    Jai hind bro………
    U r the real hero……..
    U light the whole sky n showed us the way to kill the terrorism.

  • Avinash Gujjar said:

    He will always live in our hearts….

  • Paul said:

    The fight he fought to save others will never be forgotten. A national hero, whom the nation as canot afford to forget

  • sankar said:

    Dear Sandeep

    the contribution made by you for INDIA cannot be quantified merely by words.i pray to god that may your soul rest in peace and we as civilians
    will ensure (atleast from my side) i will never bribe/give money to any policeman let the corrupt people come out ….thanks a lot….
    may god bless your soul.The whole of INDIA is with you and your family

  • Kruti said:

    My eyes are wet writing “my head bows to you, sandeep”. May your soul rest in peace. Bharat Mata ki Jay

  • Jivan Mehta said:

    I salute you Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan for your heroic deeds and Country will always remember you. You have left an imprint in the history of India for your gallantry and courage and loyality to your country. I am deeply sddened and moved with your untimely departure from this World. I pray for a peace to the departed soul and my heartfelt condolences to the family.

  • Tony Sohal said:

    Jai Hind, A geat Martyr who laid down his life for the country that is ruled by impotenet politicians. May God bless his soul and give his parents the strength.

  • I Gupta said:

    Our humble salute to this hero … and a salute to the parents who raised him. Children are born with many qualities, but it takes a lot more to shape them into what they finally turn out to be - so my salute goes to the entire family. I pray for peace. I am sure our hero is in God’s own hands - free from pain. But I pray for peace for the parents who are proud - but lonely, for his family, who will feel his loss more than anyone can ever imagine. May God bless them with courage and strenth in their hour of need. Shaheed Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, I join all Indians in my humble prayer of gratitude. Jai Hind!

  • zazo said:

    Amen!

  • Vikram said:

    Dear Sandeep,

    Bro!Your sacrifice has started a movement.A movement for a corruption free & stronger India.You will always be remembered as our braveheart.
    I am sure the other side is lot better.Couldnt meet u here,hope to see u on the other side sometime.
    “You are the complete man”. Take it easy bro !! We all love u.

  • KevinB said:

    Dear Sandeep

    I am sorry you had to die for our sake. You will always remain in our hearts as a brave hero who saved the life of his comrades by laying down his own.

    Our sympathies with your bereaved family and may God shower on them the immaculate strength to bear your loss long after the smoke dies down and the feeling of despair sets in.

    Goodbye dear brother!

    http://goacom.blogspot.com/2008/12/mumbai-terror-and-our-own-villains.html

  • Shama said:

    To use a quote from an old movie (1982), Vijeta

    “Marna to sabko padta hai. Par sawal yeh hai ki jindagi ke kisi kone par humne aapne chaap chodi hai ya nahi. Aur agar humne chap chodi hai to maut ke baad bhi zindagi se jude to rahte hi hai hum.”

    The words surely fit Sundeep.

  • Deepa said:

    hi Sandeep really i am Saluting u from my heart i always remember u and my favourate hero u only in real life.

  • Vinay K said:

    The Country will never forget the sacrifice of this Great Person.
    We always remeber you and remember your work.Jai hind SIR.

  • Shyam Prakash.R said:

    Hats off to this true hero…

  • Sanjit said:

    I am proude to be an indian.Because india is enriched with Heroes like Sandeep,and for one brave Indians like him the thousand of Indiana are alive and leading a happy life. I am saluting to all the great sun’s Of Bharat Mata.

    Jay Hind.

  • Krishh said:

    Its because of you that we are still alive and are happy. If u arent there then we are nothing. I proudly salute You and other heroes who gave up their life.

    JAI HIND…

  • Pavan said:

    May God Bless the soul of MAJOR UNNIKRISHNAN.
    I personally feel that India would not have lost a great son like Major UnniKrishnan if the security in India had been tightened to such an extent that there would not be any possibilities of terror attacks furthur.

    Major will be remembered by one and all of India for his matchless and exemplary sacrifice. I bow to his parents as well for giving birth to such a wonderful human being.

    I love you Major.

    Pavan Akkinapally.

  • Bhanupriya said:

    My heart weeps , Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan a real hero , its very sad when we think about his parents, how can god do this, it hurts,
    I proudly salute You and other heroes who gave up their life.
    May your soul rest in peace.We love you.

  • abhinaya said:

    i salute your courage and sacrifice major sandeep.i pay my heart felt condolences to your family…we feel like the tragedy has struck our homes.there s no moment i hav not thought about you for a second since that day.you have taught the true meaning of living.you will always be alive in our hearts and a great source of inspiration for generations to come!! major sandeep amar rahe!!!jai hind!!

  • Avinash said:

    Major Sandeep was a Truest hero in all sense. He fought for the right and Taught all of us a lesson that never forget the fear coming your way.

    I feel proud to be an Indian. MERA BHAARAT MAAHAAAN

    Jai Hind

  • SaiG said:

    Dear Sandeep

    I realy wish you were there somewhere reading all we had written for u. Your sacrifice is beyond words. May your soul always rest in peace….You were great and would always remain to be the same in our hearts…We love You…..

  • deepak said:

    he is a pride of the nation..
    and made place in hearts of many .
    we will remmember u sir for ever

  • nandita said:

    This poem is dedicated to the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on 26 November 2008 in Mumbai.

    A soldier’s last letter

    As the battle rages all around
    With your love, my heart does resound

    With the grenades flying overhead
    I think of the bed time stories you once read

    As the rifles crack nearby
    I think of your melodious lullaby

    Shutting off the explosions and the noise
    My ears hear only your loving voice

    In the distance as the fires blaze
    My eyes only see your beloved face

    As the stench of blood and gore fills the air
    I think only of your devotion and selfless care

    As I lose my dear friends, one each day
    Your faith gives me the courage to face come what may

    Struck down, in my vest there is a bullet hole
    Your prayers echo in my soul

    Darling mother, please do not cry
    For another mom, my country, today I die

    I only wish I could hug you one last time
    And thank you for your love sublime

    I only wish; on your lap I could lay my head
    And find comfort and peace before I am dead

    Nandita Shanbhag

  • Angry Indian said:

    Major Unnikrishnan, I promise you this. Your sacrifice did not go waste. You gave your life so I could live. I have tears in my eyes while reading this. Your pictures on Orkut show you as a calm young man, full of life. You gave away this life of yours with the same smile on your face so that people like me could live. Every breath of my life is indebted to martyrs like yours - and I promise every breath will be spent remembering you and trying to make an India you died for.

  • Devu said:

    It is shame that our politician CM Of Kerala insulted u and ur family. I wish the bullet which killed u that bullet would have changed the direction from u and hit that bloody politician.

    We all thank u and may u soul rest in peace.

  • Karun Reddy.P said:

    Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan a real hero , how can god do this,it hurts,
    I proudly salute You and other heroes who gave up their life.
    May your soul rest in peace.We love you.
    Hats off to u r dareing ………
    MERA BHAARAT MAAHAAAN…..

    Jai Hind……………….

  • Amresh said:

    You made us proud….may your soul rest in peace.

  • Tony Sohal said:

    India IS in existence due to the sacrifices made by the great martyrs like Bhagat Singh and now Sandeep Unnikrishnan….NOT because of the spineless politicians like Achutananda….Jai Hind..

    Major Unnikrishnan…..the country will never be able to repay your sacrifice….NEVER….

  • GUNJAN BAJPAI said:

    MY “HEARTLY” salute to one of da greatest “HERO” of our beloved “MOTHERLAND”!!!!! “MAJOR SANDEEP UNNIKRISHNAN AMAR RAHEN”!!!! “JAI HIND”…..

  • Yasmin said:

    Sandeep we as a nation salute your supreme sacrifice.My deepest condelences to your Parents. Your memory will be an inspiration for generations to come.

  • gone with the time said:

    ‘DO NOT COME UP, I WILL HANDLE THEM’ - Maj. Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Indian Army, NSG (lived to die brave)

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  • Amal Govil said:

    I am truly blessed to have born in a country where bravehearts like Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Vikram Batra, Manoj Pandey, Bhagat Singh (to name a few) are born.
    I salute his parents to have inculcated such values in him that he could wake an entire nation (except some politicians…SOB).

    Let us all ensure that his martyrdom doesnt go waste and we all stand up and show that we care for our motherland.

    Shaheed Sandeep - Amar Rahen

    Bharat Mata ki jai

  • prasidh said:

    maj. Sandeep,
    who was safe, was killed while trying to rescue a junior from the NSG who was wounded . this shows his selfless nature.
    my deepest condolences to his family
    jai hind!
    shaheed major Sandeep zindabad!
    Bharat mata ki jai !
    major Sandeep amar rahe!

  • Madhuri said:

    I may not see you but feel your service to the country. I promise that i will do my best to serve our country.
    Jai Hind!!!

  • S P SHARMA said:

    We all proud of HIM

    We will never forget the sacrifice of this Great Person

    JAI HIND

  • Barna Majumdar said:

    This message is for Mr. K. Unnikrishnan

    Dear Mr. Unnikrishnan

    I am from Kolkata. I want to convey my heartfelt condolences to you. The way your son sacrified his to save people from the terrorists is remarkable.

    Our nation is proud of Sandeep’s brevary and sacrifice. We want every father to be like you and every son of this soil to be like your son.

    If every Indian can become like you and your son, only then can we take our nation to the path of development.

    I salute you and Sandeep.

    Sahid Sandeep Amar Rahe…

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  • vivek said:

    kerala CM should resign for his NONSENCE remarks ,a country which does not respect own soldiers is for sure in danger

  • TheBigIndian said:

    We lost sandeep Unnikrishnan but won a hero who stood tall among the ruins of 200 lives lost. There are many other heroes as well and they all show the character and resolve of our country.

    Pakistan will never win against us in war when we have such great heroes in our ranks.

    Sandeep’s Unnikrishnan’s stands high

    Well done Major!

    TheBigIndian

  • Ashok.A said:

    You are my Hero……….

    Thanks and regards
    A Ashok
    Trivandrum
    Mob:9995122239
    email:ash.tvpm@gmail.com

  • nanda said:

    d scene of sandeep’s mother near his body haunts me every sec.oh god plz console her

  • n...ya said:

    without any hesitation i could say that u r d real hero of this world……………A BIG SALUTE to u my dear bro…….

  • subaga said:

    u r an inspiring role model for the whole world who respect their nation.
    HATS OFF!!

  • srirama said:

    u r an epitome of courage.

  • VVV said:

    “Hats of to you Major Sundeep Unnikrishnan Saab”

    We bow you for your sacrifice you did for the mother india and fellow indians.

    We Salute you and your Parents(for giving a real hero to Mother India)

    To Sundeep’s Parents & Wife: Sundeep will be alive in millions of Indians ever and for ever in genarations to come. He has a great meaning to his life our Sympathy and Deepest condolences to your great family.

    Once again “All INDIANS are Proud of you” Major SAAB.

  • suvarna said:

    u r an inspiring role model for the whole world .
    there are no words to describe ur courage.
    HATS OFF!!!!

  • alvina said:

    SIR<YOU ARE THE REAL HERO NOT THE SO CALLED CELEBRETIES & POLITICIANS LIKE AMITHAB BACHAN,LALU PRASAD YADAV AND SO ON ……. THES POLITICIAN ONLY KNOW TO PLEDGE BUT NEVER FOLLW THEM NOR IMPLEMENT THEM…ALL INDIANS SALUTE YOU AND PAY OUR HEART FILLED CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY…THE CM OF KERALA WHO DISRESPECTED YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IS A REAL POISION TO THIS COUNTRY I WONT CALL HIM AA DOG FOR DOGS ARE FAITHFULL…!!!! JAI HIND ,,,I SALUTE YOU BROTHER.

  • ch,sravanthi said:

    sandeep unnikrishnan was an extraordinary man,we are really inspired by his great sacrifice.
    A great salute to the “greatest hero” and Indian army has missed a man like roaring lion.
    we always remains him in our hearts.
    ch.sravanthi.
    Andhrapradesh

  • suneel angadi said:

    I am proud of country and heroes who protect our country and all of us. Major Sandeep you are immortal. You will live for ever in my heart. May your soul rest in peace.

  • Laxmi said:

    IM PROUD TO SAYS THAT U R REAL HERO IN OUR COUNTRY.
    I NEVER FORGET U SIR. I REALY RESPECTS U LOT SIR.
    WE LOVE U SIR,WE MISS UUUUUUUUUUUU SIR
    YOUR VERY LUCKY SIR BCOZ YOU SACRIFICE UR LIFE FOR OTHERS THEY NEVER FORGET U SIR.
    I SALUTE U SIR.
    YOUR PARENTS ARE VERY LUCKY TO BE HAVE A GREAT SON LIKE U SIR.

  • sudha said:

    our country India is really proud to hav a son like u. u r simply great,selfless n dont know how to describe ur selfless service to this nation.

  • suramya said:

    i salute u sir

  • manisha said:

    major sandeep unnikrishnan…will live in our hearts forever…….
    we promise not to let his sacrifice go in vain…

  • mrinal& friends said:

    we love you sanduattan. we are living in your sweet memories………..
    I am proud of you sanduattan- your younger brother MRINAL.
    I am here for taking care for mummy& valliachan

  • Sowmya said:

    Major Sandeep,
    Salutations!
    To you and to your brave parents who raised you. May God give them courage!
    You have done what many of us could never even dream of. You are a true hero and an example to billions of us to do our duty with honesty, integrity and total commitment.
    Thank you and We shall miss you always.

  • Anitha said:

    Major Sandeep,

    I have no words …Your actions are par words man..
    May ur soul rest in peace.I salute YOU

  • Siddhartha said:

    salute to u for saving our country.

    I am very proud to be an Indian and we will never forget you. you will be in our hearts. you have encouraged us to come forward and serve our nation……..you heroism will be remembered by us till our death.

    “Aye mere watan ke logo
    Zara Ankh me Bhar lo Pani
    Jo Shaheed hue hain unki
    Zara yaad karo Qurbani”

    Jai Hind!!!!!

    Siddhartha
    Kharagpur

  • s.jyothirmai said:

    you are the real hero
    i salute you sir

  • s.chandra kiranmai said:

    I salute you sir

  • GAURAV said:

    JAI HIND VANDEMATRAM JAI JAWAN JAI KISAN

  • VARUN said:

    Aye mere watan ke logo
    Zara Ankh me Bhar lo Pani
    Jo Shaheed hue hain unki
    Zara yaad karo Qurbani”
    Jai Hind

    “sandeep you the real hero”

    HEY MAHAN AAP KO DESH KI SALAM

  • Abha said:

    Hats off to u sir
    i am so proud of u and so inspierd by u dat i am thinkin of joinin army
    thanks a lot 4 wat u have done 4 us
    U R A HERO

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  • kapil said:

    this s kapil frm u.p. distt moradabad i was shocked when i heard of this brave man sandeep who sacrified his life for th country i salute him n pray to god pls make me sandip n my next life.jai hind

  • N...A said:

    SORRY TO SAY……BUT THATS THE FACT…………………………….
    AN OLYMPIC SHOOTER WINS GOLD MEDAL & GOVT. PAYS HIM 3CR.+AWARDS…..
    ANOTHER SHOOTER DIES FIGHTING WITH THE TERRORISTS TO SAVE OUR COUNTRY & OUR LIVES &GOVT. PAYS HIS FAMILY 5 LACS…
    TRULY GREAT INDIA!!!!!!!!

  • N...A said:

    V REALLY MISS U………………A BIG SALUTE…………………
    MAJOR SANDY SIR…..

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