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Our History - Shahid Marathon


This Marathon is started in memory of the martyrs police officers and policemen who sacrificed their lives in the terrorist attack on Mumbai on 26/11/2010. It is the only Marathon of our country which is held in memory of the martyrs. It is held on 26 Nov of every year. Remembering the heroes who sacrifice their life to protect us, A big Salute to the martyrs of the 26/11 Mumbai attack & condolences to the ones who lost their loved ones.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the Shaheed Run where the whole town comes together to run for the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the nation. we are determined to make it the Biggest Marathon Event in Ghoti with a target of maximum enthusiastic participants! Let's create history together and make this marathon a glorious success!


Salute To The Hero's Of 26/11

Remembering the heroes who sacrifice their life to protect us, A big Salute to the martyrs of the 26/11 Mumbai attack & condolences to the ones who lost their loved ones.


Hemant Karkare : ( Chief of Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS)

The Chief of ATS died while fighting terrorists in the lane between St. Xavier’s College and Rang Bhavan in Mumbai, near the Crime Branch office. He was shot thrice in the chest and died on the spot, having removed his bullet-proof jacket. His act of bravery was honoured with a posthumous Ashok Chakra on January 26, 2009. Karkare was well-known amongst his team for investigating the Mumbai serial bombing case and also for leading the special investigation of the Malegaon blasts. Incidentally, the late Hemant Karkare’s wife Kavita Karkare died recently of a brain haemorrhage in Mumbai.


Ashok Kamte : ( Additional Commissioner of Police )


Kamte died on the night of 26/11/08, shot by a terrorist near St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai. He was with Hemant Karkare. Kamte’s act of heroism was honoured with Ashok Chakra on January 26, 2009. He was quite famous for his great skills in negotiating. Ismail Khan, a Pakistani terrorist fired a volley of bullets which hit him on his head. In spite of being injured, this braveheart was the only person who managed to retaliate.


Vijay Salaskar : ( Senior Police Inspector and encounter specialist )

Salaskar served the Mumbai Police with great skills as an encounter specialist. He was a terror to all terrorists, as he had carried out the encounter of 75-80 criminals. Unfortunately Salaskar was killed while he was fighting terrorists along with his colleagues Hemant Karkare and Ashok Kamte. He was also the head of the Anti-Extortion Cell. His patriotism was recognised with Ashoka Chakra on January 26, 2009.


Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan : National Security Guards (NSG) commando


Major Unnikrishnan was an officer in the Indian Army. He served the Special Action Group of the National Security Guards (NSG). He lost his life while fighting with Pakistani terrorists who had taken the Taj Mahal Palace and Towers hotel under siege. Like all the other brave heroes, Major Unnikrishnan was also honoured with a posthumous Ashoka Chakra in 2009. He was the head of the mission Operation Black Tornado and team commander of 51 SAG during the 26/11 encounter. One of the terrorists shot him from the back and he died on the spot. Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and top police officials from Kerala, the soldier’s home state, were among those present at his funeral. Apart from these heroes, we have a never-ending list which includes several more names of 26/11 bravehearts – Havaldar Gajender Singh, Nagappa R Mahale, Kishore K. Shinde, Sanjay Govilkar, Sunil Kumar Yadav, and many more. A salute to these heroes!


Tukaram Gopal Omble : Asst. Sub-inspector and retired army man

Omble sacrificed his life while fighting with the terrorist at Girgaum Chowpatty. Omble played an important role in capturing alive Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, who was subsequently hanged. Omble was posthumously honoured by the government with Ashoka Chakra for his fearless attitude and bravery. He lost his life when Kasab fired shots at him.


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