Archive · 26 Nov 2025

Ex-Navy Officer Saved 150 Lives in 26/11 Taj Attack

Ex-Navy Officer Saved 150 Lives in 26/11 Taj Attack

On November 26, 2008, a very brave man named Praveen Kumar Teotia, who used to be a special forces soldier in the Indian Navy, did something amazing.

During a big terrorist attack at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, Praveen was shot five times, but he still managed to save 150 people.

He was so brave that he was given a special award called the Shaurya Chakra.

After the attack, Praveen had to learn to live with his injuries.

He studied law and became a lawyer, helping people who need support.

He also started running marathons and even won the Ironman competition four times.

Praveen wants people to remember that soldiers like him need more help from the government to live good lives after they are injured.

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