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- Salaskar was killed during a series of coordinated terror attacks in Mumbai, India
- The Times of India reported at least 87 people killed, including 9 terrorists, and more than 250 injured in the series of attacksTimes of India: Terror attacks in Mumbai; 80 dead, over 300 injured
- Islamic militant group called the Deccan Mujahideen was claiming responsibility for the attacksGuardian.co.uk: Indian security forces...question of who carried out Mumbai attacks
- Salaskar was appointed head of the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) in November 2008Times of India: Motor Theft Cell Gets More Policemen (November 10, 2008)
- Salaskar was part of Mumbai's team of "encounter specialists"BBC News: Bombay's crack 'encounter' police (June 9, 2004)
- Worked in the city's Criminal Intelligence UnitTIME: Urban Cowboys (January 6, 2003)
- Mumbai's ATS Chief Hemant Karkare and Chief of Police Ashok Kamte also killed during terrorist attacks on November 26, 2008Times of India: Terror attacks in Mumbai; 80 dead, over 300 injured
- Attacks hit several areas of Mumbai, including luxury hotels, a train station and the popular restaurant Cafe Leopold
- Hostages taken at several Mumbai hotelsTimes of India: Seven Foreigners Among 15 Taken Hostage at Mumbai's Taj (November 27, 2008)
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Indian police officer Vijay Salaskar was one of at least three officers killed during the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, on November 26, 2008. Reports indicated Salaskar, described as an "encounter specialist," was killed during an "attack at Metro Cinema" in Mumbai. Commissioner Ashok Kamte reportedly died in the same attack. Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Chief Hemant Karkare was reportedly killed during an attack on the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.Times of India: Terror attacks in Mumbai; 80 dead, over 300 injured
Vijay Salaskar Quote
"In a shootout, no one has time for such niceties. Either you kill or you get killed. I am plain lucky to still be alive. In this job, you know, we take one day at a time. Who can predict what tomorrow will bring?"—Salaskar's response, when asked "How does it feel to kill a man, looking him in the eye?" during a 1999 interviewRediff On The Net: The Rediff Interview/ Vijay Salaskar (March 5, 1999)-
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Vijay Salaskar Questions
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