Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan | |
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 Sandeep Unnikrishnan | |
| Born | 15 March 1977 Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Died | 28 November 2008 (aged 31) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Cremation | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1999–2008 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Service number | IC-58660 |
| Unit |  51 SAG, NSG7 Bihar, Bihar Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Operation Vijay Operation Parakram Operation Rakshak Counter-Insurgency Operation Black Tornado |
| Awards |
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| Alma mater | The Frank Anthony Public School, Bangalore National Defence Academy Indian Military Academy High Altitude Warfare School Commando School Belgaum |
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, AC (15 March 1977 – 28 November 2008) was an Indian Army officer, who was serving in the 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guard on deputation. He was killed during the November 2008 Mumbai attacks[2] and was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, on 26 January 2009.[3]
- ^ Ravindran, Nirmala (29 November 2008). "Nation bid tearful adieu to Karkare, Unnikrishnan". India Today. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "2 NSG men martyred, six others injured in Mumbai gunbattles". The Economic times. PTI. 28 November 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2008. [1]
- ^ "11 security personnel to get Ashok Chakra". Archived from the original on 3 February 2009. Retrieved 25 January 2009.