Hemant Karkare

Mumbai's Anti-Terrorist Squad chief Hemant Karkare was killed during the coordinated Mumbai terrorist attacks of November 26, 2008. 54-year-old Karkare was shot three times in the chest while leading the anti-terror operation outside of the Taj Hotel in Mumbai. Also killed in the attacks were Mumbai Police Commissioner Ashok Kamte and encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar.

Karkare had been leading a squad that was conducting a probe of the Malegaon blasts.

Fast Facts

1. Chief of Mumbai's Anti Terrorist Squad¹
2. Died of multiple gun shot wounds to the chest¹
3. Was leading operation outside Taj Hotel during Mumbai terrorist attacks¹
4. Death was result of indiscriminate shooting¹
5. 54 years old at time of death¹
6. Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for attacks¹

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