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	[[~~File:Sena Medal.jpg~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~right~~\|~~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.''"~~]]		\| name = Bishnu Shrestha
	'''Bishnu Shrestha''' (born 1975) is a [[Gurkha]] soldier in the [[Indian Army]] (7th battalion the [[8 Gorkha Rifles\|8]] ~~Gorkha Rifles~~) and recipient of the [[Sena Medal]] for bravery,<ref name=indinarmymedalslist>{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.gov.in/Default3.aspx?MenuId=5pYcjBCbpRXrZclIsAp9yA== \|title=LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING AWARDED GALLANTRY / DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY 2012 SENA MEDAL (Gallantry) Entry 54. 5753917A NK BISHNU PRASAD SHRESTHA, GORKHA RIF \|publisher=Indianarmy.gov.in \|date= \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=indinarmyblog>{{cite web \|url=http://the-indian-army.blogspot.in/2012/02/list-of-gallantry-award-winners-on-2012.html \|title=LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING AWARDED GALLANTRY / DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY 2012 SENA MEDAL (Gallantry) Entry 54. 5753917A NK BISHNU PRASAD SHRESTHA, GORKHA RIF \|publisher=The-indian-army.blogspot.in \|date= \|accessdate=3 January 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103221646/http://the-indian-army.blogspot.in/2012/02/list-of-gallantry-award-winners-on-2012.html \|archive-date=3 January 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> and the [[Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak]] medal,<ref name=pibgovindia>{{cite web\|url=http://pibmumbai.gov.in/scripts/detail.asp?releaseId=E2012PR2065 \|title=Jeevan Raksha Padak announced. New Delhi , January 6,2012 16:34 IST \|publisher=Pibmumbai.gov.in \|date=6 January 2012 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=xnepali>{{cite web\|url=http://xnepali.com/a-gurkha-soldier-who-fought-40-train-robbers-to-be-felicitated-in-the-republic-day-of-india/ \|title=A Gurkha soldier, who fought 40 train robbers, to be felicitated in the Republic Day of India, XNepali, 16 January, 2011 \|publisher=Xnepali.com \|date=28 April 2012 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref> both awarded for his gallant conduct during an armed train robbery.		\| native_name = विष्णु श्रेष्ठ
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			\| birth_date = {{birth year and age\|1975}}
			\| birth_place = [[Parbat district\|Parbat]], [[Nepal]]
			\| nationality = Nepalese
			\| occupation = Gurkha soldier ([[8th Gorkha Rifles]])
			\| known_for = Showing bravery in Maurya Express robbery incident
			\| awards = [[Sena Medal]]<br> [[Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak]]
			}}

			'''Bishnu Shrestha''' (born 1975) is a [[Nepalis\|Nepalese]]–[[Gurkha]] soldier in the [[Indian Army]] (7th battalion the [[8th Gorkha Rifles]]) and recipient of the [[Sena Medal]] for bravery,<ref name="indinarmymedalslist">{{cite web\|url=http://indianarmy.gov.in/Default3.aspx?MenuId=5pYcjBCbpRXrZclIsAp9yA== \|title=LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING AWARDED GALLANTRY / DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY 2012 SENA MEDAL (Gallantry) Entry 54. 5753917A NK BISHNU PRASAD SHRESTHA, GORKHA RIF \|publisher=Indianarmy.gov.in \|date= \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="indinarmyblog">{{cite web \|url=http://the-indian-army.blogspot.in/2012/02/list-of-gallantry-award-winners-on-2012.html \|title=LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING AWARDED GALLANTRY / DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY 2012 SENA MEDAL (Gallantry) Entry 54. 5753917A NK BISHNU PRASAD SHRESTHA, GORKHA RIF \|publisher=The-indian-army.blogspot.in \|date= \|accessdate=3 January 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103221646/http://the-indian-army.blogspot.in/2012/02/list-of-gallantry-award-winners-on-2012.html \|archive-date=3 January 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> and the [[Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak]] medal,<ref name="pibgovindia">{{cite web\|url=http://pibmumbai.gov.in/scripts/detail.asp?releaseId=E2012PR2065 \|title=Jeevan Raksha Padak announced. New Delhi , January 6,2012 16:34 IST \|publisher=Pibmumbai.gov.in \|date=6 January 2012 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="xnepali">{{cite web\|url=http://xnepali.com/a-gurkha-soldier-who-fought-40-train-robbers-to-be-felicitated-in-the-republic-day-of-india/ \|title=A Gurkha soldier, who fought 40 train robbers, to be felicitated in the Republic Day of India, XNepali, 16 January, 2011 \|publisher=Xnepali.com \|date=28 April 2012 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref> both awarded for his gallant conduct during an armed train robbery.

	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Shrestha was born in Bachchha Deurali Khola, ward no. 9 of [[Parbat District]] in the western part of [[Nepal]]. He and his family moved to [[Pokhara]] after being recruited to an Indian [[Gorkha regiments (India)\|Gurkha regiment]].		Shrestha was born in Bachchha Deurali Khola, ward no. 9 of [[Parbat District\|Parbat district]] in the western part of [[Nepal]]. He and his family moved to [[Pokhara]] after being recruited to an Indian [[Gorkha regiments (India)\|Gurkha regiment]].

	==Train robbery incident==		==Train robbery incident==
	In September 2010, Bishnu Shrestha, a 35-year-old Gurkha soldier, was on his way to [[Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh\|Gorakhpur]] from [[Ranchi]]. He was travelling via the Maurya Express (Hatia-Gorakhpur) when between ~~fifteen and forty~~<ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100904/jsp/bengal/story_12895050.jsp \|title=6 arrested for train robbery, injuring 20, September 3, 2010 \|publisher=Telegraphindia.com \|date=4 September 2010 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="myrepublica1">{{cite web \|url=http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27100 \|title=Lone Nepali Gorkha who subdued 40 train robbers, Jan 13, 2011 \|publisher=Archives.myrepublica.com \|date=13 January 2011 \|accessdate=3 January 2014 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222133313/http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27100 \|archivedate=22 December 2013 }}</ref> armed robbers attacked the train near [[Chittaranjan]], [[West Bengal]] and robbed the passengers of their valuables.		[[File:Sena Medal.jpg\|thumb\|right\|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.''"\|282x282px]]
			In September 2010, Bishnu Shrestha, a 35-year-old Gurkha soldier, was on his way to [[Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh\|Gorakhpur]] from [[Ranchi]]. He was travelling via the Maurya Express (Hatia-Gorakhpur) when between 30 to 40<ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100904/jsp/bengal/story_12895050.jsp \|title=6 arrested for train robbery, injuring 20, September 3, 2010 \|publisher=Telegraphindia.com \|date=4 September 2010 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="myrepublica1">{{cite web \|url=http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27100 \|title=Lone Nepali Gorkha who subdued 40 train robbers, Jan 13, 2011 \|publisher=Archives.myrepublica.com \|date=13 January 2011 \|accessdate=3 January 2014 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222133313/http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27100 \|archivedate=22 December 2013 }}</ref> armed robbers attacked the train near [[Chittaranjan]], [[West Bengal]] and robbed the passengers of their valuables.

	Shrestha was fast asleep when the bandits reached him. Awakened, he was prepared to give up his valuables, but the 18-year-old woman next to him was grabbed by the robbers who intended to rape her. The woman called for help. He pulled out the large, curved [[kukri]] that all Gurkha soldiers carry and attacked the bandits.		Shrestha was fast asleep when the bandits reached him. Awakened, he was prepared to give up his valuables, but the 18-year-old woman next to him was grabbed by the robbers who intended to rape her. The woman called for help. He pulled out the large, curved [[kukri\|khukuri]] that all Gurkha soldiers carry and attacked the bandits.

	Shrestha told the Times of India, "I am a soldier and get paid to protect citizens of this country. I could not sit back and watch as passengers were looted. I pulled out my khukuri and attacked the criminals. I succeeded in connecting with at least three of them. The blows were severe and they must have got themselves admitted to some hospital. By then, the criminals started fighting back. They fired a shot that missed me. At one point of time, the ~~khukri~~ fell from my hand and I was overpowered. They picked it up and used it on me." The Times of India continues, "After ~~Shresta~~ slumped to the ground, profusely bleeding from his wound, all fight went out from the other passengers. None of them dared to make eye contact with the criminals and did their bidding."<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Soldier-takes-on-dacoits-on-trainGang-Of-30/articleshow/6488820.cms \| title=Soldier takes on dacoits on train Gang Of 30 \| publisher=Times of India \| date=4 September 2010 \| accessdate=19 September 2014}}</ref>		Shrestha told the Times of India, "I am a soldier and get paid to protect citizens of this country. I could not sit back and watch as passengers were looted. I pulled out my khukuri and attacked the criminals. I succeeded in connecting with at least three of them. The blows were severe and they must have got themselves admitted to some hospital. By then, the criminals started fighting back. They fired a shot that missed me. At one point of time, the khukuri fell from my hand and I was overpowered. They picked it up and used it on me." The Times of India continues, "After Shrestha slumped to the ground, profusely bleeding from his wound, all fight went out from the other passengers. None of them dared to make eye contact with the criminals and did their bidding."<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Soldier-takes-on-dacoits-on-trainGang-Of-30/articleshow/6488820.cms \| title=Soldier takes on dacoits on train Gang Of 30 \| publisher=Times of India \| date=4 September 2010 \| accessdate=19 September 2014}}</ref>

	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 7 daggers. <ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100904/jsp/bengal/story_12895050.jsp \|title=6 arrested for train robbery, injuring 20, September 3, 2010 \|publisher=Telegraphindia.com \|date=4 September 2010 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref>		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. <ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100904/jsp/bengal/story_12895050.jsp \|title=6 arrested for train robbery, injuring 20, September 3, 2010 \|publisher=Telegraphindia.com \|date=4 September 2010 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref>

	Shrestha's injuries to his left arm required two months of medical treatment, but he recovered full use of his injured hand.		Shrestha's injuries to his left arm required two months of medical treatment, but he recovered full use of his injured hand.
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	Shrestha was pleased by the appreciation he received and thanked the media for covering the news.		Shrestha was pleased by the appreciation he received and thanked the media for covering the news.

	“The Indian media brought the incident to light and the [[Nepal]]i media too gave it due importance. I may have even been sent to jail on the charge of robbery had the girl and the Indian media not come forward to my support," Shrestha said. "I was hardly recognized even in Baidam [his neighbourhood]. Now the whole country knows me."<ref name="myrepublica2">{{cite web\|url=http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27132 \|title=Govt's special honor for gallant Gorkha, Jan 13, 2011 \|publisher=Archives.myrepublica.com \|date=13 January 2011 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref>		“The Indian media brought the incident to light and the [[Nepal\|Nepalese]] media too gave it due importance. I may have even been sent to jail on the charge of robbery had the girl and the Indian media not come forward to my support," Shrestha said. "I was hardly recognized even in [[Baidam]] [his neighbourhood]. Now the whole country knows me."<ref name="myrepublica2">{{cite web \|url=http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27132 \|title=Govt's special honor for gallant Gorkha, Jan 13, 2011 \|publisher=Archives.myrepublica.com \|date=13 January 2011 \|accessdate=3 January 2014 \|archive-date=3 January 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103142216/http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27132 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	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. Taking on the thugs on the train was my duty as a human being."<ref name="myrepublica1"/>		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. Taking on the thugs on the train was my duty as a human being."<ref name="myrepublica1"/>

	==In popular culture==		==In popular culture==
	Bollywood Music director, singer, actor [[Himesh Reshammiya]] announced that he would make a biopic on him based upon his heroics of the [[Maurya Express]] train robbery. But cast and crew have not been finalised yet.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bollywood/news/himesh-reshammiya-acquired-rights-of-biopic-on-an-army-officer-bishnu-shrestha-01510361.html\| title=कन्फर्म / आर्मी ऑफिसर बिष्णु श्रेष्ठ की बायोपिक बनाएंगे हिमेश रेशमिया, 4 नई फिल्मों में खुद करेंगे एक्टिंग\| work= Dainik Bhaskar\| accessdate=1 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/himesh-reshammiya-buys-the-rights-of-the-bishnu-shrestha-biopic/articleshow/68654305.cms \| title=Himesh Reshammiya buys the rights of the Bishnu Shrestha biopic\| accessdate=1 April 2019}}</ref>		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. But cast and crew have not been finalised yet.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bollywood/news/himesh-reshammiya-acquired-rights-of-biopic-on-an-army-officer-bishnu-shrestha-01510361.html\| title=कन्फर्म / आर्मी ऑफिसर बिष्णु श्रेष्ठ की बायोपिक बनाएंगे हिमेश रेशमिया, 4 नई फिल्मों में खुद करेंगे एक्टिंग\| work= Dainik Bhaskar\| accessdate=1 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/himesh-reshammiya-buys-the-rights-of-the-bishnu-shrestha-biopic/articleshow/68654305.cms \| title=Himesh Reshammiya buys the rights of the Bishnu Shrestha biopic\| website=[[The Times of India]]\| accessdate=1 April 2019}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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	Shrestha told the Times of India, "I am a soldier and get paid to protect citizens of this country. I could not sit back and watch as passengers were looted. I pulled out my khukuri and attacked the criminals. I succeeded in connecting with at least three of them. The blows were severe and they must have got themselves admitted to some hospital. By then, the criminals started fighting back. They fired a shot that missed me. At one point of time, the khukri fell from my hand and I was overpowered. They picked it up and used it on me." The Times of India continues, "After Shresta slumped to the ground, profusely bleeding from his wound, all fight went out from the other passengers. None of them dared to make eye contact with the criminals and did their bidding."<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Soldier-takes-on-dacoits-on-trainGang-Of-30/articleshow/6488820.cms \| title=Soldier takes on dacoits on train Gang Of 30 \| publisher=Times of India \| date=4 September 2010 \| accessdate=19 September 2014}}</ref>		Shrestha told the Times of India, "I am a soldier and get paid to protect citizens of this country. I could not sit back and watch as passengers were looted. I pulled out my khukuri and attacked the criminals. I succeeded in connecting with at least three of them. The blows were severe and they must have got themselves admitted to some hospital. By then, the criminals started fighting back. They fired a shot that missed me. At one point of time, the khukri fell from my hand and I was overpowered. They picked it up and used it on me." The Times of India continues, "After Shresta slumped to the ground, profusely bleeding from his wound, all fight went out from the other passengers. None of them dared to make eye contact with the criminals and did their bidding."<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Soldier-takes-on-dacoits-on-trainGang-Of-30/articleshow/6488820.cms \| title=Soldier takes on dacoits on train Gang Of 30 \| publisher=Times of India \| date=4 September 2010 \| accessdate=19 September 2014}}</ref>

	Six robbers were arrested and Rs 4,10,470 in cash, 43 mobile phones~~, 7 laptops, 11 gold necklaces~~,14 wrist watches and ~~many~~ ATM card were recovered, along with two pistols, live cartridges and 7 daggers. <ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100904/jsp/bengal/story_12895050.jsp \|title=6 arrested for train robbery, injuring 20, September 3, 2010 \|publisher=Telegraphindia.com \|date=4 September 2010 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref>		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 7 daggers. <ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100904/jsp/bengal/story_12895050.jsp \|title=6 arrested for train robbery, injuring 20, September 3, 2010 \|publisher=Telegraphindia.com \|date=4 September 2010 \|accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref>

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

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[[File:Sena Medal.jpg|thumb|right|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.''"]]
'''Bishnu Shrestha''' (born 1975) is a [[Gurkha]] soldier in the [[Indian Army]] (7th battalion the [[8 Gorkha Rifles|8]] Gorkha Rifles) and recipient of the [[Sena Medal]] for bravery,<ref name=indinarmymedalslist>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.gov.in/Default3.aspx?MenuId=5pYcjBCbpRXrZclIsAp9yA== |title=LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING AWARDED GALLANTRY / DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY 2012 SENA MEDAL (Gallantry) Entry 54. 5753917A NK BISHNU PRASAD SHRESTHA, GORKHA RIF |publisher=Indianarmy.gov.in |date= |accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=indinarmyblog>{{cite web |url=http://the-indian-army.blogspot.in/2012/02/list-of-gallantry-award-winners-on-2012.html |title=LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING AWARDED GALLANTRY / DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY 2012 SENA MEDAL (Gallantry) Entry 54. 5753917A NK BISHNU PRASAD SHRESTHA, GORKHA RIF |publisher=The-indian-army.blogspot.in |date= |accessdate=3 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103221646/http://the-indian-army.blogspot.in/2012/02/list-of-gallantry-award-winners-on-2012.html |archive-date=3 January 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the [[Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak]] medal,<ref name=pibgovindia>{{cite web|url=http://pibmumbai.gov.in/scripts/detail.asp?releaseId=E2012PR2065 |title=Jeevan Raksha Padak announced. New Delhi , January 6,2012 16:34 IST |publisher=Pibmumbai.gov.in |date=6 January 2012 |accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=xnepali>{{cite web|url=http://xnepali.com/a-gurkha-soldier-who-fought-40-train-robbers-to-be-felicitated-in-the-republic-day-of-india/ |title=A Gurkha soldier, who fought 40 train robbers, to be felicitated in the Republic Day of India, XNepali, 16 January, 2011 |publisher=Xnepali.com |date=28 April 2012 |accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref> both awarded for his gallant conduct during an armed train robbery.

==Early life==
Shrestha was born in Bachchha Deurali Khola, ward no. 9 of [[Parbat District]] in the western part of [[Nepal]]. He and his family moved to [[Pokhara]] after being recruited to an Indian [[Gorkha regiments (India)|Gurkha regiment]].

==Train robbery incident==
In September 2010, Bishnu Shrestha, a 35-year-old Gurkha soldier, was on his way to [[Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh|Gorakhpur]] from [[Ranchi]]. He was travelling via the Maurya Express (Hatia-Gorakhpur) when between fifteen and forty<ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100904/jsp/bengal/story_12895050.jsp |title=6 arrested for train robbery, injuring 20, September 3, 2010 |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=4 September 2010 |accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="myrepublica1">{{cite web |url=http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27100 |title=Lone Nepali Gorkha who subdued 40 train robbers, Jan 13, 2011 |publisher=Archives.myrepublica.com |date=13 January 2011 |accessdate=3 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222133313/http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27100 |archivedate=22 December 2013 }}</ref> armed robbers attacked the train near [[Chittaranjan]], [[West Bengal]] and robbed the passengers of their valuables.

Shrestha was fast asleep when the bandits reached him. Awakened, he was prepared to give up his valuables, but the 18-year-old woman next to him was grabbed by the robbers who intended to rape her. The woman called for help. He pulled out the large, curved [[kukri]] that all Gurkha soldiers carry and attacked the bandits.

Shrestha told the Times of India, "I am a soldier and get paid to protect citizens of this country. I could not sit back and watch as passengers were looted. I pulled out my khukuri and attacked the criminals. I succeeded in connecting with at least three of them. The blows were severe and they must have got themselves admitted to some hospital. By then, the criminals started fighting back. They fired a shot that missed me. At one point of time, the khukri fell from my hand and I was overpowered. They picked it up and used it on me." The Times of India continues, "After Shresta slumped to the ground, profusely bleeding from his wound, all fight went out from the other passengers. None of them dared to make eye contact with the criminals and did their bidding."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Soldier-takes-on-dacoits-on-trainGang-Of-30/articleshow/6488820.cms | title=Soldier takes on dacoits on train Gang Of 30 | publisher=Times of India | date=4 September 2010 | accessdate=19 September 2014}}</ref>

Six robbers were arrested and Rs 4,10,470 in cash, 43 mobile phones, 7 laptops, 11 gold necklaces,14 wrist watches and many ATM card were recovered, along with two pistols, live cartridges and 7 daggers. <ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100904/jsp/bengal/story_12895050.jsp |title=6 arrested for train robbery, injuring 20, September 3, 2010 |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=4 September 2010 |accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref>

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

==Aftermath==
Shrestha was pleased by the appreciation he received and thanked the media for covering the news.

“The Indian media brought the incident to light and the [[Nepal]]i media too gave it due importance. I may have even been sent to jail on the charge of robbery had the girl and the Indian media not come forward to my support," Shrestha said. "I was hardly recognized even in Baidam [his neighbourhood]. Now the whole country knows me."<ref name="myrepublica2">{{cite web|url=http://archives.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=27132 |title=Govt's special honor for gallant Gorkha, Jan 13, 2011 |publisher=Archives.myrepublica.com |date=13 January 2011 |accessdate=3 January 2014}}</ref>

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. Taking on the thugs on the train was my duty as a human being."<ref name="myrepublica1"/>

==In popular culture==
Bollywood Music director, singer, actor [[Himesh Reshammiya]] announced that he would make a biopic on him based upon his heroics of the [[Maurya Express]] train robbery. But cast and crew have not been finalised yet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bollywood/news/himesh-reshammiya-acquired-rights-of-biopic-on-an-army-officer-bishnu-shrestha-01510361.html| title=कन्फर्म / आर्मी ऑफिसर बिष्णु श्रेष्ठ की बायोपिक बनाएंगे हिमेश रेशमिया, 4 नई फिल्मों में खुद करेंगे एक्टिंग| work= Dainik Bhaskar| accessdate=1 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/himesh-reshammiya-buys-the-rights-of-the-bishnu-shrestha-biopic/articleshow/68654305.cms | title=Himesh Reshammiya buys the rights of the Bishnu Shrestha biopic| accessdate=1 April 2019}}</ref>

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