| Name
/ Title |
VIJAY SALASKAR |
| Date of
Birth |
April 05, 1957 |
| Date of
Death |
November 26, 2008 |
| Identity |
Police Inspector and encounter specialist serving with
the Mumbai police. |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- November 26, 2008: He was
killed while fighting terrorists during the 2008 Mumbai
attacks.
- January 26, 2009: His
patriotism and bravery was honoured with the Ashoka Chakra
on this day.
|
| General |
- He was widely credited with killing 75–80 criminals in
encounters.
- Captured terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab claimed
responsibility for the killing.
- Before his death Salaskar was head of the Anti-Extortion
Cell, Mumbai.
|
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