Heroic Marine Commando Survived 5 Gunshots While Saving 150 Lives in Mumbai's 26/11 Taj Hotel Attack

Nov 26, 2025 02:08 am CST

The article recounts the extraordinary bravery of Praveen Kumar Teotia, a former Marine Commando who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra after being shot five times while successfully rescuing 150 people during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks at the Taj Mahal Hotel. Despite suffering severe injuries including a damaged lung, Teotia continued to engage terrorists until civilians were safely evacuated. The article also highlights the courageous journalism of Mahrukh Inayet who reported from the attack site for over 60 hours despite being under fire.