1999
Army Commission
Joined the 7 Bihar Regiment as an officer.
Stories of achievement, courage and contribution
Indian Army officer and National Security Guard commando remembered for exceptional courage during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Sandeep Unnikrishnan grew up in Bengaluru and entered the National Defence Academy before being commissioned into the Indian Army’s 7 Bihar Regiment.
He later joined the National Security Guard. During the 2008 Mumbai attacks, he was part of the NSG response at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.
He was killed on 28 November 2008 and was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award.
Sandeep Unnikrishnan was born on 15 March 1977.
He entered the National Defence Academy and trained for an Army career.
He was commissioned into the 7 Bihar Regiment.
He served in field postings before joining the NSG.
He took part in the NSG response at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.
Unnikrishnan died during the operation.
Unnikrishnan’s final mission became a national symbol of leadership and courage under extreme danger.
His story is also part of the wider sacrifice of security personnel, emergency workers and civilians during the Mumbai attacks.
26/11 • NSG • Ashoka ChakraJoined the 7 Bihar Regiment as an officer.
Served in demanding military environments.
Qualified for service with the National Security Guard.
Took part in the response at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.
Died during the operation.
Recognised posthumously for bravery.
Unnikrishnan’s story is one part of a broader response that involved many security and emergency personnel.
Remembering the wider context adds depth to the meaning of his service and sacrifice.
His name remains closely associated with bravery, leadership and public service.
Memorials and commemorations continue to honour his life.
Government of India portal on gallantry award recipients.
View source →Official website of the NSG.
View source →Government information portal.
View source →He was born on 15 March 1977.
He was commissioned into the 7 Bihar Regiment and later served with the National Security Guard.
He is remembered for courage during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
He died on 28 November 2008.
He was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra.
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