Hero's Death : Tribute to ATS Chief Hemant Karkare


Hero's death : Tribute to ATS Chief Hemant Karkare  

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Mumbai, Nov 27 : 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 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.

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 yesterday, 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".

Originally from Madhya Pradesh, Karkare studied mechanical engineering in Nagpur and worked at the National Productivity Council and Hindustan Lever before making it to the IPS in 1982. Known to be an upright officer who served in the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) as well as the Indian mission in Vienna, Austria, as a counselor, Karkare did not hide his love for Mumbai or his discomfort with the predominantly political-bureaucratic culture of Delhi where he was posted.

During a stint in the Chandrapur forests near Nagpur in 1991 to fight Naxalites, he took an interest in driftwood, discovered artistic shapes in them and converted them into wooden sculptures, making about 150 of them over a two-year period. Talking to the media about sensitive cases such as Malegaon could prove to be a double-edged sword, he had said as we parted, adding that he would like us to meet informally once a month so that he could learn the ways of the media.

A journalist, Y P Rajesh of Indian Express daily, writes in his column "The previous evening, hours after our meeting, TV channels had ‘breaking news’ that he had received a fresh death threat from some unidentified caller, apparently in connection with the Malegaon probe. An Indian Express reporter SMSed him asking him if this was true or if he had anything to say. His reply: just a smiley."

  

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  • devanshu, bhopal

    Thu, Sep 30 2010

    The most respected karkare sir,you are not dead,you will always alive in an every indian's heart. The one who is behind your murder will get the better justice in front of us ...bhagwan ke ghar der hai andher nahi

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  • Nadeem Ahammad, Hyderabad

    Wed, Dec 10 2008

    1. Do not worry about those who have come thru boats... Our forces can easily defeat them. WORRY about those who have come thru votes.... Those are our REAL ENEMIES…

    2. What a shame and disgrace to every citizen of India that the elite NSG Force was transported into ordinary BEST buses, whereas our cricketers are transported into state of the art luxury buses, these Jawans lay down their lives to protect every Indian and these cricketers get paid even if they lose a match, we worship these cricketers and forget the martyrdom of these brave Jawans. The Jawans should be paid the salaries of the cricketers and the cricketers should be paid the salaries of the Jawans.

    3. An ace shooter shoots and gets gold medal, govt gives 1cr, another shooter dies while shooting terrorist, govt gives 5 lakh. WHO DESERVES MORE? Huh.. This is our India.... Please be a patriot and forward this to everyone u know.

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  • Mohammed Sajid, mangalore

    Mon, Dec 01 2008

    Hats off to you sir, i hope your sacrifice will not go in vain.

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  • Nadeem Ahammad, Hyderabad

    Mon, Dec 01 2008

    Dear All, In case you come across any suspicious activity, any suspicious movement or have any information to tell to the Anti-Terror Squad, please take a note of the new ALL INDIA TOLL-FREE Terror Help-line " 1090 ". Your city's Police or Anti-Terror squad will take action as quickly as possible. Remember that this single number 1090 is valid all over :country-region India . This is a toll free number and can be dialed from mobile phones. Moreover, the identity of the caller will be kept a secret. Please try to aware every citizen of :country-region India about this facility. Please forward this mail to as many people as possible, and tell everyone individually also.

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  • Manoj Kumar, Kerala

    Mon, Dec 01 2008

    I have no words for these bravehearts  but a great Salute. yaad karega ye kurbani.

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  • A.R.Rao, Kakinada

    Sun, Nov 30 2008

    You are a worthy son of the nation SIR. We salute you, Mr. Karkare, with tearful eyes. You are the true hero and a true Public Servant. My heartfelt condolences to your family. Jai Hind

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  • priyankar, kolkata

    Sun, Nov 30 2008

    We are  proud to be your brother.

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  • Ramya, Chennai

    Sun, Nov 30 2008

    We are proud that India has got such determined heroes and all young people of India need to follow their foot steps and take India to the state that these heroes had dreamt of....

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  • Khaleel, Saudi Arabia

    Sun, Nov 30 2008

    It's really a tragedy. The nation lost an efficient officer who was leading the team in front.. The whole nation proud of him.

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  • Irene Pais, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 30 2008

    Proud Son of our Nation,I salute you.You laid down your life for our Nation and our hearts go for your Noble cause.May the Almighty bless your dear family and He alone can console them on this irreparable loss.May his noble soul rest in peace.We remember and love you always.

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  • amaan, patna

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    hemant karkare ko hamare desh ki traf se salam wakai me hemant ji ne jis trah se desh ke liye qurban ho gaye wakai me ab aisa imandar officer ane metime lagega jis ne apni jaan ki fiker na karke apne desh ke liye qurban ho gaye this is very honest & very good person jai hind

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  • Satish Edneer, Edneer, Kasaragod / Bahrain.

    Sun, Nov 30 2008

    Hemanth Karkare Amar Rahe ! We salute you sir ! Jai Jawan ! Jai Hind.

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  • Arun, hassan/Abudhabi

    Sun, Nov 30 2008

    There is nothing in this world to compensate your brave death except a prayer for your rebirth.I CAN UNDERSTAND THE DIFFICULTY IN FACING A DEATH SO BRAVELY WHEN I RUN MILES AWAY AFTER SEEING COCKROACH IN THE BREAD!!!You are really genious,simply great May god give almighty strength to your family to bear the sorrows of your demise.JAI HIND HEMANTH BHAI AMAR RAHE

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  • Dolphy Quadras, Ajekar

    Sun, Nov 30 2008

    I salute you Sir!! My heartfelt Condolences to your Family . May your soul rest in Peace SIR.You are a real hero...proud to you sir.

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  • Rithika D'souza, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    Your  sacrifice to the nation will never be forgotten, brave sons of the soil. My heartfelt condolences to the family members .

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  • Rita Peters, Mumbai/USA

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND LOVED ONE,MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. I SALUTE YOU MR.KARKARE, YOU ARE A GREAT SON OF INDIA AND OUR HERO.YOUR SACRIFICE TO OUR NATION WILL NOT GO IN VAIN

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  • Lawrence Praveen Lobo, Gurpur, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    My condolences to your family. Mr Karkare's service to the nation will always  be remembered. I salute you sir .

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  • Capt.Cornelio, india

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    Hindutva was after his blood. Even BJP made so many comments on him. Mr.Karkare  approached  Mr.Rebeiro for his advise. The Super cop  assured him that he was doing a fine job and not to get cowed down by these allegations from politicians. It is time for BJP to give an unconditional apology to the Late Mr.Karkare for their accusations and also to the nation if they have some self respect left. My heartfelt sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives. God bless them

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  • SYED AJMAL- SHIRURU-JEDDAH,

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    We salute the Hero and his staff, and others who have sacrificed their lives.We have lost the Champion of JUSTICE who was going to the root of the terrorism in our country.May their souls rest in peace.

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  • Jaffer UM, Manjeshwar

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    I salute you Sir!! My heartfelt Condolences to your Family . May your soul rest in Peace SIR. JAI HIND!!!

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  • Yvonne Domingo, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    Our nation has lost a great hero. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

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  • Riyaz, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    Hatts off sir, India has lost a brave cop, Salute for our brave cop Mr.Hemanth karkare. May your soul rest in peace. JAI HIND

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves , Bannur Puttur/Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    A tribute of love from the core of my heart to a brave citizen of India: A brave officer first to reach and first to sacrifice his life for the nation. I salute Hemant Karkare. May his soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

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  • KHALID BAPNAD, MULKY/DUBAI

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    Hats off to you sir.

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  • Mohammed kabeer, Riyadh k.s.a\kinnigoli

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    Mr.Hemanth Karkare is really great. A good police officer indeed.

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  • ronald menezes, barkur

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    we need more Hemant''s  in our country . I pray to god to give strength & peace to the martyred  family also give peace to his soul .

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  • Cyril Dsouza, Mangalore / Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 29 2008

    Our heartfelt condolences to his family He is our real hero and he will always be in our hearts and prayers I take this opportunity to salute him.

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  • sadiq, uppala

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    I salute you sir !

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  • Anil Pinto,

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    "Never in the History of mankind have so many owed so much to so few" - These were Winston Churchill's words to the fallen dog-fighters in the Battle of Britain. When I saw our fallen heroes in Mumbai - I had a lump in my throat and tears in my Eyes and I remembered these words of Churchill. These are the very same people we take so much for granted - but who have put their very lives at stake to protect us. My City of Mumbai is the best and the greatest . We don't want politicians and bureaucrats - we want more Karkares, Salaskars , Kamtes and all the other bravehearts whose names I don't know. Sirs you have my highest respect - more than what words can ever describe. You have set a shining example for maybe thousands of youngsters in this great City of hours. You will live in our hearts forever Jai Hind

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  • Diwakar Poojary, Mulky

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    These terrorist is a handful and India is threatened and abused by them because of our political support to them. To teach the terrorist a lesson, Implement the Israel Strategy and India will win war on terrorism overnight. Jai Hind.

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  • Noel Chungigudde,

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    i felt as if my brother died. dear karkare you r in the heart of indians.we really miss you.

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore/Bahrain

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    Heartfelt condolences to our brave hero, we miss u sir ......

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  • preetha, kerala/uae

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    YOU ARE NOT DEAD.YOU LIVE IN OUR HEARTS..........WE LOVE YOU,WE SALUTE YOU....AND YOU WILL BE BORN AGAIN.....AS A BRAVE SON OF INDIA....

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  • harish shenoy, car street

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    we miss your services very badly. country is proud of u.

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  • Abu Mariam, Mangalore/UAE

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    Oh… Martyr…Your life will not go waste… the nature is with those, who are righteous & brave. Those who have killed you cowardly, will come to light soon…May god give strength to all the families who suffered loss of life in their family. Truth will prevail & falsehood is bound to perish.

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  • William DSilva, Mangalore / Dubai

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    While I offer my Tributes to the great hero, I observe that 3 bullets where in his chest, hence the quality of the Bullet proof jacket needs to be questioned.

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  • Farhan Haque, Bihar

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    it's a loss of the nation, u r really great, i salute!

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  • Noel J D'souza, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    Our families Heartfelt condolences to our beloved H.K.

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  • Ajay, NGP

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    We just salute your contribution in the way of your duty towards nation

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  • naveen dias, Barkur

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    I salute you Mr.Karkare..

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  • Anirudra, Gondia

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    You were really a brave person to sacrifice your life for the good sake of our nation. Every head will fall down to salute you in your great honor. What a life you have spent for our motherland! We really do have great respect for you sir, Mine, My friends and all my relative's condolence will be always with your family Sir , May God bless and boost the energy to your family member to overcome the crisis they are undergoing by your sacrifice of life.

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  • Shekar, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    Come back again sir to fight terror.... we need you.

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  • Parvez, dubai

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    Hats off to u sir, We love u always.eventhough its been a great loss to the nation,his life definetly a great inspiration to everyone.Our Deep condolences to his family who supported in his success during his entire service.

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  • abdul basheer , mangalore

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    I salute you MR.KARKARE Its a huge loss to the nation and My condolences to your family

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  • Farooq, Dammam/Surathkal

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    Well done Sir, each of your blood is a lesson for our new generation. I salute you gentleman. May his soul rest in peace. Today Mr. Hemant is not with us…but his sacrifice is spirit for our young generation to fight against terrorism as well as Indian bad politics. May Allah take care of his family.

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  • alwyn sequeira, mangalore

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    i really admired mr.hemanth, who was very straight forward,strict,discliplined and a gentleman in the enquiry he was doing,but this happens in india if you are sincere,but truth never dies,may god grant eternal rest to our dear friend

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  • Anil,

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    Heartfelt condolences to the family of the Late Officer. To clarify the news, i think Mr Karkare was shot dead in the hospital where he and the other two officers went to visit the injured and look at the casualties. It was unfortunate that they were attacked by the terrorists who took them by surprize. But nevertheless, these great men never shyed away danger as our joker politicians do. Hats off to these 3 men.

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  • P.A.Shanu, mangalore

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    We salute the great personality even if he was a Police Officer .Our beloved Hemant Karkare. His Name and service to the Nation will always be remembered and he also become a guide to each and evry brave and sincere police officers. We need so many Hemanth Karkare in the future coz the only one Hemanth Karkare is no more.

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  • H M Pernal , Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    The Whole Nation Salutes You Sir .... I have no words to express my grief. May God give strength to your family. I have never seen such a dedicated IPS officer in the History of Mumbai. In the past some black spots like Tyagi , Vaze were in the force , but ... you were the pride of the force. Mumbai will ever remeber you , Sir ! My Condolences to your family. In your absence what will happen to Malegaon Blast Case ? I think Justice is killed now.

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  • Prasad, Udupi

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    I salute the great Police Officer Hemant Karkare. His Name and service to the Nation will always be remembered.

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  • Juliet Tauro, Mumabi

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    We are shattered. Nobody can fill the void created by his demise. May his soul rest in peace. May God grant the solace and strenth to his family and friends to bear the loss of his absence. We miss Mr.Karkare immensley. He was our hope for impartial investigation. His martyrdom has taken away the hope of justice in all those terror cases. We salute the martyrs who laid their life so that we could live.

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  • Amlas Ali, Manjeri, Kerala

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    The Whole Nation Salutes You Mr. Karkare ... You have proved yourself as a true Public Servant..My Condolences to your family.. Jai Hind

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  • S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, udupi

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    ATS chief Hemant Karkare Killed I can say India Lost Brave Person. May his soul rest in peace. It's a huge loss to the nation. We cannot Believe Politics. they are making fool us. All Indians must trust with One & Equal Unity. But Politics Trying to break the Unity. where we are?

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  • YOGESH MITTAL, PATIALA

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    Respected sir......I salute you for your extraordinary effort. For the first time in history of IPS that an officer of ADGP rank led from the  front and laid down his life.You would probably go down as most senior police officer who was killed on duty.May your soul rest in peace and may God provide courage to your family to face this situation.

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  • edgar sylva, mangalore/mumbai

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    I salute my friend Hemant Karkare whom I have known since 1993 when he was a young and dashing IPS officer making a name for himself in the Crime Branch. He was one of a type- smart, honest, hardworking and a leader. He is a martyr who has given his life for the unity of the country. To his family my heartfelt condolences to our politicians he deserves the highest honor as he led from the front to save the numerous foreigners who were targetted by the cowardly terrorists.

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  • Skeptic, India

    Fri, Nov 28 2008

    My condolences to your family, and my salute for your noble sacrifice. I hope this man's death is fully investigated. How did he die when wearing a bullet proof vest? Did the terrorists have armor-piercing rounds? This was a man with many enemies, I do not think we can make any assumptions as to his death. We owe it to him to know exactly how he fell

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    I Saw in the news channel Mr.Karkera wearing helmet and a jacket,talked over phone cell and later talking to one of his coleuge.Was so much shock to hear this morning he is no more.He is our true hero,may his soul rest in peace.Truely a brave and very dedicated officer,Who lead from the front irrespective to his Rank and age,just to rescue innocents, we need such officers,...Sir we salute you!!!!!!

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  • Lancelot N. Tauro, Manglore - Doha qatar

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    Heartfelt condolences to the relatives, family members of ATS hero Hemanth Karkare, and also too Mojority Indians secular minded those who oppose the terrorism and terrorist activities.

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  • Anil Dsouza, mangalore / Dubai

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    I salute the police officers. 

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  • sandra monteiro., bajjodi. israel

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    i must say its big shocking news to d nation. accept our heartfelt. may his soul rest in peace.

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  • clifford Fernandes, uk

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    I salute you Mr. Karkare. May your soul rest in peace.

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  • Wins Fern, Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    Sonia's comments are very apt. A upright Police, least corrupt and dedicated. Going by the reports out for a long time one of the best officers Mumbai police had. May his soul rest in peace, and his family courage to bear this loss.

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  • Sonia, Mangalore/ Vienna

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    My ex-boss at the indian embassy vienna visa section i guess i shall never forget him . A brave Indian n a soft spoken person i should say. Always loved by the staff members and had a real good disciple. i respect him..may his soul rest in peace.

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  • sanjay, mangalore

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones...may his soul rest in peace...i salute my national hero...jai hind...

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  • ANSAR, MANGALORE

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    A BIG LOSS TO THE NATION. AND TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY THOSE WHO LOVE TO LIVE IN PEACE. MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENS TO FAMILY OF MR. HEMANT KARKARE. INDIA WILL REMEBER YOU "A GREAT ATS OFFICER AS WELL AS A GREAT CITIZEN. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS INDIA.

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  • abdul rehman sulaiman, RIYADH- EUROMARCHE

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    its really very sad to know mr.hemant karkare not with us.but india will deserve like hemant. my heartfelt condolencess to his familly.salute for my national hero.

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  • zakriya, karnataka

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    I salute you MR.KARKARE, You are the greatest.

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  • A.D'Cunha Shenoy, mangaluru

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    It is a tremendous sacrifice for the people of India. He laid down his life for us where our politicians do not dare to tred. A brave Indian who died while protecting ordinary citizens. Indeed a great loss for all of us . May God take care of his loved ones who lost him. He is a hero of our nation .

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  • francis tauro, manglore/kuwait.

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    Heartfelt condolences to our brave national hero.May God grant strength to his family to bear the pain.We all are withyou. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Ted, USA

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    Its a huge loss to the nation. India has lost a sincere and unbiased cop. May his soul rest in peace. God alone can cause a change of heart of all those who were wanting to kill him.

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  • Parvez, udupi

    Thu, Nov 27 2008

    Heartfelt salutations to the brave cop who lead his team from the front. Deep condolences to his family whose loss is unfathomable. Its a loss to the entire nation.

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