My Tribute to ATS Chief Hemant Karkare. He 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.
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare, who 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 on Thursday 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”.
In his last interview to a television channel on Wednesday, he referred to getting the custody of Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, and said “police custody would have helped investigations to proceed faster but still we will see how best to deal with it in a legal way”.
I am Proud on this Brave Officer. I pray to GOD to give him peace in heaven.
November 29, 2008 at 2:22 pm |
Heros are not dead they are always fill in our heart. The ultimate thing in the world is sacrifice. These jawans doing this job from a long period. My request is hereafter goverment took immediate step to prevent terror. And punish the devils who are all involved in terror. Best result is to hang Afshal seikh immediately without any discussion.
November 29, 2008 at 6:58 pm |
His wife doesnot need compensation from anybody…. that too from Modi who is not in power either in Maharasthra or in centre……
All karkare’s have earned enough to take care of atleast three generation during their NOBLE SERVICE TO THE NATION
November 30, 2008 at 11:50 am |
I simply cannot believe that this gruesome killing has happened of hemant karkare.
He was a brave police officer….a true warrior of the good of the people….for peace and justice. This man needs to be honoured and paid a tribute of the highest national order….I have posted a tribute for him here:
November 30, 2008 at 11:56 am |
The death of Hemant karkare has shocked everyone…This was a man of honour and courage. Who else puts their life on the line for a nation??? He will ALWAYS be remembered.
I have paid him my respects on a tribute that has been created in his honour.
December 8, 2008 at 6:41 pm |
[...] Hemant Karkare 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. [...]
January 9, 2009 at 11:51 am |
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