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'''Bhullu Sahni''' is an Indian humanitarian, swimmer and lifesaver. He predominantly serves as a vocal advocate for the rights and inclusion of the visually impaired people in his village. He was well known for his bravery for saving the lives of 13 individuals from drowning.<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
He lost his eyesight at a young age during his childhood. He resides in Dumduma village in [[Samastipur]] and he was raised up around water reservoirs. It was his father Kailu Sahni who taught him the basics of swimming and also taught him the aspect of fishing while Bhullu was in his childhood.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-31 |title=Blind since childhood, Bihar's 'Water Warrior' Bhullu Sahni has saved 13 people from drowning |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/blind-since-childhood-bihars-water-warrior-bhullu-sahni-has-saved-13-people-from-drowning/articleshow/116816201.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-01-11 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Visually Impaired Swimmer From Bihar Known For His Courage, Has Saved 13 Lives |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/viral/visually-impaired-swimmer-from-bihar-known-for-his-courage-has-saved-13-lives-9172892.html |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Work ==<br />
He has frequently organised various awareness campaigns to educate people about the impact of blindness.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhullu Sahni: A Story of Unbreakable Will and Boundless Inspiration |url=https://blindwelfaresociety.in/blogs/bhullu-sahni-a-story-of-unbreakable-will-and-boundless-inspiration |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=blindwelfaresociety.in}}</ref> He has been dubbed and hailed as man of the crisis by many in his community highlighting his generous efforts to rescue people from water related accidents despite his blindness.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-07 |title=અંધ હોવા છતાં પણ આંખોથી કરે છે 'ચમત્કાર'; 13 લોકોને નદીમાં ડૂબતા બચાવ્યા |url=https://gujarati.news18.com/news/eye-catcher/amazing-facts-bhullu-sahni-blind-but-can-see-underwater-sb-2071038.html |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=News18 ગુજરાતી |language=gu}}</ref> He was also heaped praise for his swimming abilities as he mastered the craft of swimming to help rescue people from drowning in water. He was also affectionately nicknamed as the "Water Warrior" in his community.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-01 |title=‘Water warrior’: This blind Good Samaritan has saved 13 people from drowning in Bihar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/samastipurs-blind-water-warrior-who-saves-drowning-people/articleshow/116835811.cms |access-date=2025-01-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He also apparently receives financial assistance for his voluntary generous efforts from Panchayat leaders and from the family members of the deceased individuals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=जन्म से अंधे हैं भुल्लू साहनी, लेकिन कई लोगों को डूबने से बचाया, नदी से निकाल चुके हैं करीब 14 शव |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/bihar-jharkhand/samastipur/blind-since-childhood-water-warrior-bhullu-sahni-saves-drowning-people-in-samastipur/2583205 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Zee News Hindi |language=hi}}</ref><br />
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