Bishnu Shrestha

He was travelling via the Maurya Express (Hatia-Gorakhpur) when between 30 and 40[5][6] armed robbers attacked the train near Chittaranjan, West Bengal and robbed the passengers of their valuables.

The Times of India continues, "After Shrestha slumped to the ground, profusely bleeding from his wound, all fight went out from the other passengers.

"[7] Six robbers were arrested and Rs 10,470 in cash, 33 mobile phones, 14 wrist watches and an ATM card were recovered, along with two pistols, live cartridges, and seven daggers.

[5] Shrestha's injuries to his left arm required two months of medical treatment, but he recovered full use of his injured hand.

"[8] When the intended rape victim's family offered him a large cash reward, he refused it with the following comment: "Fighting the enemy in battle is my duty as a soldier.

"[6] Bollywood Music director, singer, and actor Himesh Reshammiya announced that he would make a biopic on him based upon his heroics of the Maurya Express train robbery.

The Sena Medal , awarded by the Indian Government " for such individual acts of exceptional devotion to duty or courage as have special significance for the Army. "