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Mumbai 26/11 attacks: From Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan to Tukaram Omble, the bravehearts who redefined valour Be it a brave National Security Guard commando or a Mumbai Police sub-inspector, these valiant men put their lives in the line of fire to save innumerable others during the 2008 attacks in the financial capital of the country Thirteen years back, on 26 November 2008, as Be it a brave National Security Guard commando or a Mumbai Police sub-inspector, valiant security personnel put their lives in the line of fire to save innumerable others; their heroics and valour redefining what bravery actually is. Take a look at some of these real-life superheroes who we salute. Mumbai 26/11 attacks: 13 years on, images that recount the horror 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack Anniversary: Politicians and celebrities pay tribute to fallen Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan A gutsy NSG commando, Unnikrishnan upheld the Indian Army's motto — service before self — while engaging with the terrorists inside the Taj hotel. He had entered the hotel in a group of 10 commandos and managed to engage the perpetrators in a firefight. “Do not come up, I will handle them,” were probably the last words which Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan told his men as he was hit by bullets while engaging terrorists inside the Taj. The government later honoured him with an Ashoka Chakra for his bravery. Tukaram Omble A retired soldier of the Indian Army, and serving in the Mumbai police as an assistance sub-inspector, Tukaram Om...

Hemant Karkare, chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad was killed during the attack after being shot three times in the chest. While having dinner at his Dadar residence on 26/11, he received a call about the attack at CST. He left for the site at once, not knowing he would never return. His bravery was honoured with the Ashoka Chakra on January 26, 2009. (Photo by Deepak Turbhekar/BCCL) Encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar, who was known for killing 70-80 criminals, died while fighting terrorists in the attack. He was along with Hemant Karkare, Ashok Kamte and four other constables at the time of his death. His patriotism and bravery was honoured with the Ashoka Chakra on January 26, 2009. (Photo by Deepak Turbhekar/BCCL) Unnikrishnan was the team commander of 51 Special Action Group (51 SAG), which was deployed in the operation at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel to rescue the hostages. While saving the lives of many, he was shot. According to NSG officers, his last words were, “Do not come up. I will handle them.” (Photo by Mohammed Asad/BCCL) Inspector Shashank Shinde was engaged in an encounter with one of the terrorists at the CST railway station and was hit by a volley of bullets during the gun battle. He was awarded the Kirti Chakra in the year 2009 after his wife Manasi Shinde protested for not getting recognition for her husband’s courageous act. (Photo by Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL) Gajendra Singh was part of the NSG Commandos team that was abseiled on the roof of Nariman Ho...

Mr. Karkare, who was the 1982 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, held a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Vishveshvarayya Regional Engineering in Nagpur. He also served in the Naxalite-infested Chandarpur area of the state. As ATS Chief he was also involved in the Malegaon blast probe which was subject to a lot of criticism by many Hindu organisations but he seemed very clear about what he was doing, we saw his pictures yesterday on TV he appeared calm and collected as he put on the helmet and a bullet-proof jacket before chasing the terrorists, but his brave act of fighting the terrorists personally ended in tragedy. "Our chief Karkare, my senior officer Salaskar and ACP Kamte died while engaging terrorists outside the Cama hospital," a sobbing Dalvi told a TV channel "All of a sudden, terrorists threw grenades at Karkare leading to chaos. We are unable to confirm whether they fell to terrorist fire or were killed by the grenades." Vijay Salaskar Vijay Salaskar is an encounter expert of the Bombay police. Vijay Salaskar, an officer of the 1983 batch, Salaskar in his 24 years of service has eliminated many criminals. Amar Naik, Jaggu Shetty, Sadhu Shetty, Kundan Singh Rawat, Zahoor Makhanda are some of the gangsters who have fallen to Salaskar"s bullets. According to sources, the police officer had once even gone hunting for former don Arun Gawli. "But Gawli fled from the scene, forcing Salaskar to return empty-handed. However, Salaskar got even by killing his tw...

Contents • • • • • • • • • • Wiki/Biography Vijay Salaskar was born on Friday, 5 April 1957 ( age 51 years; at the time of death) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign was Aries. He was interested in police forces since his childhood. He pursued a master’s degree in commerce from the Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College, Malad, Maharashtra. [1] Vijay Salaskar clicked playing with his daughter Divya when she was a child Physical Appearance Height (approx.): 5′ 10″ Weight (approx.): 75 kg Hair Colour: Black Eye Colour: Black Family He belonged to a Marathi family. Parents & Siblings His father was a professor. His mother’s name is Hemlata Salaskar. He was the eldest of three siblings. He has a younger brother Dilip Salaskar. Vijay Salaskar’s daughter Divya, Vijay Salaskar’s wife Smita, former President of India Pratibha Patil, Vijay Salaskar’s mother Hemlata Salaskar, and Vijay Salaskar’s younger brother Dilip Salaskar (left to right) Wife & Children His wife’s name is Smita Salaskar, who is a homemaker. He had only one daughter named Divya Salaskar, who runs an HR and training consultancy in Mumbai. Vijay Salaskar with his daughter Divya Career After clearing the MPSC exam, he underwent training at Nasik’s Police Training College in 1983 and joined Mumbai Police as an officer. He was posted on probation at Malad police station before being posted at MIDC police station. In his first year as a police officer, he shot and killed the wanted criminal Raju Shahabuddin in a lethal e...

13 years ago, India witnessed its worst terror attacks. 26/11 is still fresh in public memory. Images and visuals from Taj and Oberoi Hotels, the CST terminal, Cama Hospital, Nariman House and other locations where terrorists slaughtered innocent people are still vivid in our nation’s memory. It is apt for us to discuss a rather untouched subject of 26/11 on the 13th anniversary of the attacks. Hemant Karkare, Ashok Kamte and Vijay Salaskar – three of Mumbai’s most important police officers were allegedly gunned down by terrorists as they happened to meet up and rush to Cama hospital, to take on well-armed and trained terrorists. At least that is what we are told to believe. But should we? Are we sure that there was foul play involved in the deaths of these three policemen? Of particular concern is the death of Hemant Karkare. A day before 26/11, Hemant Karkare was restless. He was worried , almost in anticipation of a mishappening. Rohini Salian, former special public prosecutor in the 2008 Malegaon blast case met Karkare a day before the attacks. Salian said, “He was under unseen pressure. I told him he was a good Hindu and should do his job as his dharma. I told him she (Sadhvi) was doing her dharma and he should do his.” According to Hemant Karkare’s wife, Hemant Karkare was considering quitting his job as chief of the Maharashtra police Anti-Terrorism Squad and joining some multinational firm to experiment with new ideas. Kavita Karkare, his wife, said, “But his dream...

Somewhere there will be a war that has ceased. Probably one such day we shall see, When we might become terrorism free. When the storm has died, a new sun will rise, So much pain for he has caused, We shall take justice for what we lost This grave loss just cannot be compensated, There is a raging and agonizing fire, Just look into the eyes of a loved one of a Martyr. Ask the daughter who gave it all, Who saw her life into pieces fall? Never had she dreamt, that her father would not come back home, Never had she thought that she would be stranded alone. With a lot of pain, but full of hope I pray, One day, all will be fine, is all I say. Through memories I live with my father, Over the years, I have played both son and daughter. Someday, I wish people will understand that 'PEACE' is the key, Someday, I wish that no daughter is in that place as 'ME'

By Kiran Tare: Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said that the culprit of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks "Kasab was taken to Yerwada Jail on November 19 and his death sentence was executed in the morning today," Chavan said. The Supreme Court had upheld the special court's verdict, which held Kasab guilty for killing 56 people at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on November 26, 2008 along with his group leader Ismail Khan. Kasab had filed a mercy petition before President Pranab Mukherjee who turned it down on November 5. The Union Home Ministry had fixed the date of November 21 to execute Kasab. Smita Salaskar, wife of slain encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar who fell victim to Kasab's bullet, expressed satisfaction over Kasab's hanging. Police Inspector Salaskar was among the first causalities along with Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare and Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte during the November 2008 attacks on the megapolis. "The sentence was executed bit late but I am satisfied. I will resume celebrating Diwali now," says Salaskar, who has stopped celebrating festivals since her husband's killing. "The entire family is happy to hear the news that Kasab was hanged, ahead of fourth anniversary of the attack," Smita said. The hanging would surely send a message across the globe that India would not tolerate any terror attack, Smita said, adding, "I hope death sentence of Parliament House attack convict Afzal Guru would also be...