NSG martyrs father cycles across country,will stay in Taj on 26/11

Major Sandeep Unnikrishnans father is going from India Gate to Gateway of India.

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It’s been two years since his son,NSG commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan,died while fighting terrorists at the Taj Hotel during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Reminding the country of his sacrifice,K Unnikrishnan is on a month-long cycle rally which will culminate at the Gateway of India on November 26 the second anniversary of the terror attacks.

Unnikrishnan and his wife will stay at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai for two days on November 26 and 27. Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan died at the Taj on November 27,2008.

Having begun his cycle rally from Delhis India Gate on October 26,Unnikrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Pune on November 19.

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The whole purpose behind the cycle rally is to remind the people of this country about the sacrifice made by our brave soldiers. Our soldiers have lost their lives fighting for our country,not only within the territories but even outside the borders in international missions, said Unnikishnan,who is currently on his way to Pune from Aurangabad.

Unnikrishnan is accompanied by Hiralal Yadav,a cyclist. Their wives are following them in a vehicle. The rally has been tagged as Naman Shahidonko a tribute to the martyrs.

During his three-day stay in Pune,Unnikrishnan will visit his sons cabin and Huts of Remembrance at the National Defence Academy.

At NDA,he would visit Major Sandeep Unnikrishnans cabin and the Huts of Remembrance that have been conceptualised in memory of brave soldiers,where he would be laying the wreath. Interactions with the commandant and other senior officials are also on the cards, confirmed Major Bhagirath Dey,NDA spokesperson.

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We would be leaving for Mumbai from Pune on November 21,and will be at the Gateway of India on November 26. Some social organisations have organised a candlelight march. During the last leg of our journey,between Nariman Point to Gateway of India,we would be walking, said Unnikrishnan.

And as a special tribute,he and his wife will be staying at the Taj on November 26-27,before returning to Bangalore on November 28.