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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.
Biography
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.
Career
He has frequently organised various awareness campaigns to educate people about the impact of blindness. 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. 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. He also apparently receives financial assistance for his voluntary generous efforts from Panchayat leaders and from the family members of the deceased individuals.
References
- "Blind since childhood, Bihar's 'Water Warrior' Bhullu Sahni has saved 13 people from drowning". The Economic Times. 2024-12-31. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- "Visually Impaired Swimmer From Bihar Known For His Courage, Has Saved 13 Lives". News18. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- "Bhullu Sahni: A Story of Unbreakable Will and Boundless Inspiration". blindwelfaresociety.in. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- "અંધ હોવા છતાં પણ આંખોથી કરે છે 'ચમત્કાર'; 13 લોકોને નદીમાં ડૂબતા બચાવ્યા". News18 ગુજરાતી (in Gujarati). 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- "'Water warrior': This blind Good Samaritan has saved 13 people from drowning in Bihar". The Times of India. 2025-01-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- "जन्म से अंधे हैं भुल्लू साहनी, लेकिन कई लोगों को डूबने से बचाया, नदी से निकाल चुके हैं करीब 14 शव". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-01-11.