Hero Gurkha fights for granddaughter carer to be allowed to stay
A hero Gurkha who lost his arm and sight in one eye fighting for Britain has appealed to the Queen and the Prime Minister for his granddaughter to be allowed to stay in the country to care for him.
Lachhiman Gurung won the VC after he single-handedly repelled a Japanese attack for four hours in World War Two despite suffering horrific injuries.
Now aged 91, he needs constant care from his granddaughter, Amrita, but she faces deportation after being refused leave to remain in the UK.
Last year Amrita was granted a visitor visa so she and her grandfather could attend the 25th Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Reunion at the invite of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
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Lachhiman Gurung won the VC after he single-handedly repelled a Japanese attack for four hours in World War Two despite suffering horrific injuries.
Now aged 91, he needs constant care from his granddaughter, Amrita, but she faces deportation after being refused leave to remain in the UK.
Last year Amrita was granted a visitor visa so she and her grandfather could attend the 25th Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Reunion at the invite of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.