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2 NSG men killed, 6 others injured in Mumbai gunbattles

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Posted: Nov 28, 2008 at 2307 hrs IST
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan

Mumbai Two NSG personnel, including an officer, were killed and six other commandos injured during operations against terrorists in Mumbai, the first casualties suffered by the elite force during the siege.

Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, 31, was killed while engaging terrorists on Friday morning at the Taj hotel, an NSG spokesperson said.

Commando Chander received fatal bullet injuries during gunbattle at Nariman House, the official said.

Six other commandos were also injured during the encounters with terrorists at Taj hotel, Oberoi-Trident and Nariman House.

Major Unnikrishnan was with the 51 Special Action Group of the force and was with the NSG on deputation.

He has been with the Black Cat commando force for the last two years.

An officer of the Bihar Regiment, he was commissioned in the Indian Army in June 1999.

The officer had joined the NSG on deputation in January 2007 after having served two tenures with his battalion in counter insurgency and counter terrorism roles.

The officer hails from Bangalore where his father works for the Indian Space Research Organisation.

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We salute you by Mathew George on 29 Nov 2008

We salute you for your selfless sacrifice. We will remember you always in our heart.

We remember our Soldiers by Jaideep Bhalla on 29 Nov 2008

To the Bravado, the Courage and Selflessness of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, I, on behalf of countless Indians, with bowed heads offer Respects. May God grant peace to your Soul and give your family Strength to bear the loss. It is a tremendous irreplaceable loss to the family, but you have done all Indians proud.To the selfless sacrifice by Commando Chander, we bow our heads and hearts, It would be so difficult for your family, but you have given the ultimate sacrifice for the Country, I pray that we never ever forget your service to the Nation.

Tribute to a brave man by Sam on 29 Nov 2008

Sandeep mate, RIP. You done us Indians all proud. Bless your good folks, I hope they have the strength to carry on. Take care pal wherever you may be.

Life laid for protection of India by Aditya on 29 Nov 2008

God Bless India and the brave NSG soliders that laid their life for the country.I hope Indians learn from the sacrifice. They don't elect leaders who don't respect sacrifices of the military and human life. How don't want to put put rules such as POTA to fight against the Militants who encourage terrorism like Pashwan who took Osama Bin Laden look like with him in the elections to get votes by sending the implicit message that he supports terrorism - leaders like Mulyam singh yadav got the restrictions removed from SIMI terrorist organisation for their political benefit., Mufti in J

my brother from bangalore by prabhu on 29 Nov 2008

sandeep you are gone but your image will be allways in our hearts , you made bangalore proud , brave son of india may your soul rest in peace

Where is Raj Thackeray? by Sampoorna Bhartiya on 29 Nov 2008

Where is Raj Thakeray?? Please come out and ask MNS men to help and assist the security forces. Please ask them to stop hunting Bhaiyyas for some time and focus on saving Mumbai. All of us Indians must note that representatives from Bihar Regiment have laid down their lives in this operation.

Security by Bala on 29 Nov 2008

Govt and people of India has to take care of people who lost their live in mumbai attack.Also the Indian Government make sure all the poeple family including policemen and NSG perocnals those lost life in this balle should get all the benefits for their generation.Atleast now all the politicians should realize poeple of India is important than their family and stop playing political game here after,concentrate on India's security

The Great Warrior by Mahesh V on 29 Nov 2008

"BHARAT" our mother is proud of you, sandeep!! matryers donot die. you live for everr.bharath mata ki jai !! Jai hind !!

We Salute You by Namrata on 29 Nov 2008

You make the people of India proud. You laid down your life for your mother India, and its children. You will be blessed and remembered in our hearts and souls. May your soul rest in peace. Your sacrifice will be avenged, India will have to destroy these terrorists now. You will be in our memories as this happens. JAI HIND.

i wish you were me by shyam nair on 29 Nov 2008

no wrds only love and respect for you my brother. you are immortal , you took care of us and we will take care of your family . we will miss you

RIP by Suvi Nadakluzhackal on 29 Nov 2008

RIP piece soldiers!!

Bombay Blasts by Anjan Malapaka on 29 Nov 2008

My deepest condolences to the victims who died and the officers who sacrificed their livesto free people from the clutches of the fidayeen attackers.We have 3 of them in custody this proof of their links to pakistan.

Tribute to NSG by KESAV on 29 Nov 2008

Let their souls rest in peace as the rest of Indians take full responsibility. Irony is sandeep is from Bihar regimen saving the coward raj thackery live peacefully.

Shame on Raj thakerey by Mahesh on 29 Nov 2008

They Talk of Maharastra being their karma bhoomi.... Raj Thakerey should have been there fighting the terrorist instead of fighting harmless indians in his own country..Shame on you Raj Thakerey....You are a disgrace on Maharastra

Sacrifice by Umeed on 29 Nov 2008

My heartfelt condolence for the victim of this tragedy. Please for god sake, dont brand them Islamist or muslim terrorist. The victims include Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Jews. Islam does not preach voilance. Dont go by their name and their nationality. They are terrorist and terrorists have no religion.

Lets save our India by Baig, MZ on 29 Nov 2008

We are united always, irrespective of our cast, creed and religion. No neighboring country can make us defeated. Bravo to the national heroes. India and Indians are always great. JAI HIND

proud of you by milind on 29 Nov 2008

we salute you major

Immediate Priorities by sg on 29 Nov 2008

Immediately after the situation is brought under control, India needs to go after the mastermind and his gang wherever they be, regardless of borders, capture them and let the mob loose on them for jungle justice. We also have to ensure that the dependents and family members of the fallen martyrs are well taken care of, in terms of significant financial support and without any bureaucratic delays. Just empty praises by political parties and media is not enough to feed their dependents.

Selfless Sacrifice by David Prakash on 29 Nov 2008

In this time of great tragedy,I salute the men who laid their lives for the sake of people irrespective of race,national origin.My condolences to all the family members and dear friends.I have been following this from the US and I am at loss of words to describe your courage and sacrifice.May your selfless sacrifice never go in vain even as we look forward.

2 NSG men killed by Peter on 29 Nov 2008

RIP Maj Sandeep and Cdo Chander. Your heroism will be etched in Indian history for ever!

Hurray by Yousef Khan on 29 Nov 2008

Great Job NSG,You guys are the best. Every Indians life is worth its weight in gold

Tribute to Sandeep Unnikrishnan by Priyanka on 29 Nov 2008

May god rest his soul. He has layed down his life for our country men. We should salute such familiies who raise such hero's and send their beloved for our safety

Salute to My brave friend by Ansh on 29 Nov 2008

I salute you my brave friend. You will continue to live in our hearts forever.And human right activists who think that these terrorists should not be killed as theyare turned towards by crime - I quote Albert Einstein -"There is no limit to stupidity in this world. It can be infinite" .And the peace loving people all over the world cant take bin laden like infinite stupids . We got to kill them....And its urgent .

We Salute You by Rdhillon on 28 Nov 2008

Hats off to this brave young man. May God gives enough strength to his parents to bear the great loss.

mumbai blast by sneha on 28 Nov 2008

we are proud of these brave commandos who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country

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