At this time every year on the occasion of Republic Day, kids below the age of 16 are felicitated with National Bravery Awards for their \u201cAct of Bravery against all Odds\u201d by the Prime Minister. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below are the inspiring stories of some of these brave kids –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soumyadip\u00a0Jana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This thirteen year old boy saved his mother and sister from the terrorist attack on Sunjuwan Army camp by sending them to safe room. He had blocked the main door with steel trunks to prevent terrorists from coming into the room. Security forces finally got the terrorists but Soumyadip got multiple injuries from the granite attack, he was in coma for 3 months and still his left part is paralyzed. But his family is very much proud of his son. Mamata Dalai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mamata is the youngest recipient of the Bravery Awards this\nyear. She is just 6 year old and from Kendrapara district of Odisha. Last year,\n Mamata along with her sister Asanti (7year) were taking a bath in a pond\nnear their house. Suddenly a 5 feet long crocodile, emerged out of the water\nand attacked Asanti. Instead of running away, mamata held onto her sister\u2019s\nleft hand and started to pull her out of the crocodile\u2019s grip. Her loud scream\nand physical force attracted many nearby\npeople. With her consistent force, Crocodile lost its grip and slipped into the\nwater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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