Little Gurka - the hero of Nepal (11 photos)

There are several nationalities in distant Nepal (Magars, Gurungs, and others) who are called by one name - Gurka. At first glance, this small, puny people. So small that they even introduced into the army for them, a parameter, only those who weigh more than 50 kg or more can serve 160 cm tall. But make no mistake, these are some of the best warriors in the world.





Gurka warriors.

To serve in the army is a matter of honor for them. They serve in their native Nepal, and in India, and other countries. They don't know things like retreat, surrender, and disobey an order. From their battle cry "Hi Mahakali, Ayo Gorkhali" (Glory to the Great Kali, Gurkas are coming) the enemies are trembling.



Gurks are born warriors who know no fear, merciless to the enemy and faithful to this oath. They do not part with their kukri knives, which are more like for a short sword. The main craft of Gurkha men for many centuries there was a war. They were hired by the Indian Rajas during the wars. and conflicts. On the plains of India, the lowly and harsh mercenaries who never break their word.



The first units manned by Gurkhas appeared in the troops of the British East India Company in January 1815. The British immediately began to compare them with the Swiss. In the mercenary market, the Gurkhas occupied the same niche as the Landsknechts. Switzerland in Europe. True, many military experts believed that pampered Europeans are far from warriors from the mountains of Nepal.








Now to the story itself:

September 2, 2010 retired corporal, Gurkha Bishnu Shrestha boarded the train at Ranchi station. Bishnu was on his way to Gorakhpur. Train rode peacefully through the jungles of Chittaranjan in West Bengal and Bishnu slept peacefully. Around 12 midnight the train shook violently and it stopped. Sleepy passengers could not even understand what was happening, but unfortunately this did not last long. A few minutes later the car was filled robbers armed with pistols, knives, and even sabers began rob passengers. There were 40 robbers.

They confiscated money, jewelry, belongings, and mobile phones.

The retired corporal also meekly handed over his purse. He was absolutely calm and there was no fear in his eyes, for he was a gurka of Bishnu Shrestha and this petty incident was not worth the fight. But the bandits thought little loot. Not far from Bishna sat an 18-year-old girl and scoundrels it seemed funny if they raped her right in front of her parents. They threw her to the floor, began to tear off her clothes and, in horror, the girl pleaded looking at Bishnu "you're a soldier, do something."

And the retired corporal got up from his seat. Not in his eyes there was fear, for he was Gurka, Bishnu Shrestha, and he was asked for help. He HE WILL TAKE THE LAW INTO HIS HANDS.

And Bishnu took out his kukri. Many Gurkhas have tradition, if the kukri is unsheathed, he must taste the blood. Some even make themselves in this case a small cut to "feed" the knife. And that evening the kukri was hungry. Very hungry.

And Bishnu went with a faithful kukri to the robbers and rapists. ONE WITH A KNIFE, AGAINST 40. And there was no fear in his eyes, because he was Gurk, Bishnu Shrestha, and now he TAKE THE LAW INTO HIS HANDS.



They shot at him, but by. They tried to stab him with knives and sabers, but beat them off and attacked. But still one blow of the knife hit the mark cutting an artery in the left arm. Maybe it would leave someone, but definitely not Bishnu, a man without fear in his eyes. He only worked one hand, but even with ONE HAND HE MAKED THE LAW. He attacked the bandits and chased them through the wagons. Three bandits were killed, eight hard wounded, and the remaining 29 fled in fear. Yes, the kukri had a glorious hunt.

The train reached the station where the police and ambulance were already waiting for him. help. Wounded bandits were arrested and looted valuables found returned to the owners. (Rs 10,470 in cash, 33 mobile phone, 14 wristwatches and a bank card, as well as two pistols, live ammunition and seven daggers.)






Bishnu was awarded the Sen medal for bravery and the medal Uttama Jeevana for gallant conduct during an armed robbery trains.

When a rape victim's family offered him cash reward, he refused it with the words: "Fight the enemy in combat is my duty as a soldier. Fighting thugs on the train was mine human duty." For he was and is Bishnu Shrestha, the man without fear In eyes. Well, the highest award was waiting for the hero from other gurks, a new kukri with silver overlays.

"I was hardly recognized even in Baidam (the area where the hero was born). Now the whole country knows me" - the words of Shresty.



Gurkha emblem.



There are no former Gurkhas.