Key Points
Maharashtra approves Rs 13.46 crore for Omble memorial
Unarmed ASI captured Kasab during 26/11 attacks
Memorial to be built in native Kedambe village
Scheme funds rural memorials for great personalities
Omble, a sub-inspector with the Mumbai Police, made the ultimate sacrifice while executing his senior officers’ order to capture Kasab alive. He was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award.
An official circular issued by the state government said that the issue of disbursing funds for the construction of the said memorial was under consideration and it was decided to provide Rs 13.46 crore.
The first instalment for the purpose will be Rs 2.70 crore or 20 per cent of the approved amount of Rs 13.46 crore, it said.
The budgetary provision for the 26/11 hero’s memorial was made under the ‘Establishment of Memorials of Great Personalities in Rural Areas’ Scheme, said the circular.
The ASI was unarmed when he heroically held onto terrorist Ajmal Kasab's rifle, ensuring his arrest, even as he was shot and killed in the process.
On November 26, 2008, Kasab and his accomplice hijacked a vehicle and drove towards a checkpoint guarded by Omble and his team. The two terrorists opened fire at the police team and one of them was killed inside the vehicle.
Kasab, who survived the shootout, stepped out of the vehicle to surrender. But when Omble approached him, Kasab got up and opened fire. Omble stood in front of him and held on to the barrel of Kasab's rifle, which prevented the terrorist from targeting other policemen. Omble died in action, but his colleagues managed to overpower Kasab, whose capture and subsequent testimony helped the country expose the Pakistani conspiracy behind the attack.
Omble was awarded the Ashoka Chakra on January 26, 2009. Kasab was hanged to death on November 21, 2012.
The Indian government is trying to bring from the US 26/11 suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani origin businessman, who has been convicted for his role in the attack that resulted in the death of 164 people.
Comments:
Rahul K.
Finally! This memorial is long overdue for a true hero who gave everything to protect Mumbai. The cost seems justified for honoring such bravery.
Priya M.
13 crores feels like a lot for a memorial when there are living veterans who need support. Couldn't they honor him AND help others? 🤔
Anand S.
Omble's sacrifice should never be forgotten. Holding onto that rifle knowing he'd be shot... gives me chills every time I read about it.
Neha P.
My uncle was in the police force during 26/11. He says Omble's actions saved countless lives that night. This memorial will inspire future generations.
Vikram J.
Hope they include interactive exhibits about his life and that night. Kids today need to understand the real cost of terrorism.
