Boy who has god the bravery award
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Name: Om Prakash Yadav Age: 11 Feat: Pulled children out of burning van
He received burn injuries on his face, back and arms, is still recuperating, hasn't received proper medical treatment and lost one year of school.
But ask him would he put his life in danger once again if caught in a similar situation? 'Everytime,' Om Prakash says.
The boy, a Class VII student and the son of a Uttar Pradesh farmer, pulled out several of his friends alive out of a burning van, caring little about his own safety.
On September 4, 2010, Om Prakash was going to school along with other students in a Maruti van. But all of a sudden, the van caught fire because of a short circuit in the gas kit.
The driver immediately opened his door and fled. But not Om Prakash.
He broke open the van door and pulled out the others, caring little about the flames that had spread to his face, back and arms.
He saved eight children. For his bravery, he has won the Sanjay Chopra Award.