Mumbai Police Commissioner Ashok Kamte was killed in a gun battle during the terrorist attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2008, along with two other high-ranking officers. "Encounter specialist" Vijay Salaskar and Kamte were killed in a gun battle near the Metro Cinema.IBNLive.com: Ats Chief Hemant Karkare Killed (November 26, 2008) Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Chief Hemant Karkare was also killed in a separate battle at the attack on the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.IBNLive.com: Ats Chief Hemant Karkare Killed (November 26, 2008)
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Was killed during the attacks in Mumbai
November 26, 2008
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Killed in a shootout at the Metro Cinema in Mumbai
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"Encounter specialist" Vijay Salaskar was also killed in the same attackIBNLive.com: Ats Chief Hemant Karkare Killed (November 26, 2008)
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The attack was part of a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India
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Indian Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the attacks
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Graduated from The Rajkumar College, Rajkot in 1977The Rajkumar College: Alumni Web Site: 1977
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Won six gold and silver medals in power-lifting and broke three records in India for the sportIndia Express: Exploring life beyond the khaki uniform (January 23, 2008)
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Accused of assaulting a Karnataka legislator who lived in his neighborhood in August 2007, Kamte denied the chargeThe Times of India: Mla in Icu After Clash with Cops (August 17, 2007)
