| Name
/ Title |
TUKARAM OMBLE |
| Date of
Birth |
Date not known |
| Date of
Death |
November 26, 2008 |
| Identity |
Former Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Mumbai
Police (ex-Army Soldier) |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- November 26, 2008: He died
during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, fighting terrorists at
Girgaum Chowpatty and played a pivotal role in catching
Ajmal Kasab alive, the lone survivor who later was convicted
and executed.
- January 26, 2009: The
Indian government honoured him on this day, with the Ashoka
Chakra – for the most conspicuous bravery or an act of
daring or pre-eminent valour or self-sacrifice.
|
| General |
- He was a retired army man who had entered the Mumbai
police.
- He was also awarded CNN Indian of the year award
under the category 'Extraordinary service to the nation'
- His bronze statue in situated at Chowpatty in his memory
and honour.
|
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