Mumbai : An initiative by Atharva Foundation and Mumbai Port Trust has organized a tribute for the heroes of 26/11 Mumbai attack at Domestic Cruise Terminal, Mumbai on 26th November 2018.The event is attended by Shri. Sunil Rane (Chairman Atharva Foundation) , Mrs. Varsha Rane (Vice President Atharva Foundation) Shri Dattaji Rane, Shri. Sanjay Bhatia (Chairman BPT), Major General Raj Sinha (VSM), Col.R.S.Chavan, Col. P.K. Kapoor (Rtd), Col.N. Shouche (Rtd), Col. Sudhir Raje (Rtd), Mrs.Vimla Bisht (W/O of Hav.Gajendra Singh Bisht), Mrs. Jayshree Bhadoria and Munimsingh Bhadoria (Parent of L/N Gopalsingh Bhadoria)
10 years have passed but the horrifying and heart-wrenching memories of 26/11 still frighten the hearts and minds of people. On November 26, 2008, 10 Pakistani terrorists arrived by sea route and opened fire indiscriminately at people killing 166, including 18 security personnel, and injuring several others, besides damaging property worth crores. The ATS chief Late Hemant Karkare, Army Major Late Sandeep Unnikrishnan,Late Havaldar Gajendra Singh, Mumbai’s Additional Police Commissioner Late Ashok Kamte, Senior Police Inspector Late Vijay Salaskar , Sub-Inspector Late Tukaram Omble,Late Shashikant were some prominent names who martyred but exhibited indomitable spirit in the face of enemy.
Indian Army, NSG Commandos & Mumbai Police keep the city alive by eliminating the fear out of people and giving their precious time and effort for protecting everyone. At Home, their own families constantly adjusted with lack of their presence may be that is why the city never sleeps. The City is always safe even at the Darkest Hour of the Night.
Mumbai Port Trust and Atharva Foundation jointly are organizing a program to recognize and felicitate the Martyrs Families of the Real Heroes who saved MUMBAI during deadly attack by the terrorists on 26th November 2008. This program seeks to raise awareness among the citizens about the armed forces and police for their supreme sacrifice. It aims to inspire young people to take pride in these brave men and follow their path to serve their country.
Floral tribute will be paid to the Martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists and their Families will be Honoured & Felicitated on November 26, 2018 for their Supreme Sacrifice. The program will be graced by the dignitaries from social, politics, civilians, students, ex-servicemen, bollywood, corporate world, sports personalities, senior armed forces personnel and police force. This initiative is an opportunity for all of us to come together and show the armed forces our respect and deep gratitude. Let’s remember and pay homage to some brave hearts that fought fiercely and laid their lives for the nation.
Sunil Rane (Chairman Atharva Foundation) quoted the nightmare of 26/11 still shake us from the core. Its been 10 years but the pain of our soldiers is still alive. We have organized this event to pay the tribute to our heroes who had fight for the nation, to save his countrymen. Its our duty to take care of their family who had saved our family from those attacks. This event is a message to the youth that we should always be united in such situation and the feeling of patriotism should flow in our blood. It inspires the young people to take pride in these brave men and follow their path to serve their country.
