Nine security personnel honoured with Ashok Chakra

New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) It was a sombre beginning to the Republic day celebrations today as Maharashtra Police ATS chief Hemant Karkare, Additional Commissioner Ashok Kamte and four others killed fighting Pakistani terrorists in Mumbai were among nine security personnel honoured with the Ashok Chakra today.

Mumbai Police Inspector Vijay Salaskar and Assistant Sub-Inspector Tukaram Ombale, who had nabbed the surviving Mumbai attack terrorist, apart from NSG commandoes Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and Havildar Gajender Singh were also honoured with the highest peace time gallantry medal posthumously for their acts of bravery during the November 26 strikes. MORE...