Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Date of Birth | 15/03/1977 |
| Age | 31 years (died on 28, Nov, 2008) |
| Date of Death | 28/11/2008 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being martyred in action during the 2008 Mumbai attacks |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 15/03/1977 |
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| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| School | The Frank Anthony Public School, Bangalore |
| College/University | National Defence Academy, Pune |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Place of Death | Mumbai |
| Death Cause | Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan lost his life when he went against the terrorists alone in the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai. |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Neha Unnikrishnan | ||||
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Career
| Military Service |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sandeep Unnikrishnan's family hails from Kozhikode, Kerala. | |
| 2. He served in the Kargil War in 1999. | |
| 3. On June 12, 2003, he was promoted to the rank of Captain, and then to Major on June 12, 2005. | |
| 4. Sandeep excelled in the 'Ghatak Course' during his NSG training. | |
| 5. During the 2008 Mumbai attacks, he led a team of NSG commandos. | |
| 6. He was from The Bihar Regiment. | |
| 7. During Operation Vijay (Kargil War) in July 1999, he served at forward posts under intense enemy fire and led a daring mission on 31 December 1999 to establish a post 200 meters from enemy positions. | |
| 8. His last words during the Taj hotel operation were 'Do not come up, I will handle them.' | |
| 9. He rescued an injured commando and multiple hostages during the 2008 Mumbai attacks. |