| Name
/ Title |
GAJENDER SINGH
BISHT |
| Date of
Birth |
1972 (Date not known) |
| Date of
Death |
November 28, 2008 |
| Identity |
Indian NSG Commando |
| General |
- He was an NSG commando and havildar (sergeant) who died
during the Nov 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks.
- January 26, 2009: His act
of bravery was honoured with the Ashoka Chakra award by the
President of India on this day, India's Republic Day.
- He was part of the team of NSG commandos who were
fast-roped on the roof of Nariman House in an operation to
neutralize the terrorists inside who were holding at least
six hostages. He was said to be leading one of the teams
that entered the building. The team came under intense fire
from the terrorists and returned fire, while trying to
dominate the situation. The terrorists also hurled a few
grenades at the commandos. Despite sustaining multiple
bullet injuries while doing so, he moved forward and
ultimately succumbed to his injuries, making the supreme
sacrifice. This selfless and brave gesture of his ensured
that his team secured a dominating position in the encounter
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