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Published on Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 09:56, Updated on Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 12:34 in India section
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Mumbai: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare, Additional Commissioner Ashok Kamte and encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar were among the 11 police officials killed fighting the terrorists on Wednesday night.
At least 101 people, including a foreign tourist and a top counter-terror officer, were killed and about 287 injured as terrorists struck in the heart of Mumbai in planned and synchronised attacks.
Hemant Karkare last night wore a helmet, talked on his cellphone and finally put on a bullet-proof jacket before he met his deathly fate in the country's biggest terror seize.
He was probing the Malegaon blasts case, suffered three bullet injuries in his chest as he was leading the offensive against the terrorists in one of the places the ultras had holed out early this morning.
The last television visuals of the 54-year-old officer showed him in a light blue shirt and dark trousers surrounded by uniformed policemen armed with firearms and walkie-talkies.
Karkare, a 1982 batch IPS officer, became the head of ATS in January this year following his return to the state cadre after serving seven years in Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in Austria.
One of the brightest officers, Karkare had solved the serial bomb blasts in Thane, Vashi and Panvel and was also credited for the stunning revelations in the investigation of the September 29 blast in Malegaon. He is known for his discipline and fair investigation.
During the Malegaon investigation, Karkare had told his officers not to create false evidence, saying, "We should do our job and it is for the court to decide."
Incidentally, the Pune ATS on November 26 reportedly received phone calls threatening to blow up the residence of Karkare "within a couple of days".
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a great salute to all the brave soldiers who died at the spot
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A SALUTE TO ALL THE BRAVE AND INNOCENT OFFICERS,MILLITANTS AND
COMMON PEOPLE WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES AGAINST A HANDFUL
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I am deeply disturbed by the lose of three sincere officers who have laid their lives for the country. My
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I salute the brave officers of Mumbai Police Force. May your soul live in peace!!! A bunch of these Islamic
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It is extremely disturbing that our top officers are killed because of these cowards. I pray for their souls and
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