13 years since 26/11: Remembering bravehearts of Mumbai terror attacks

13 years since the horrific 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, we remember the bravehearts who put themselves on the line and saved lives.(This story contains pictures and information about a traumatic incident in Indian history. Reader discretion is advised.)

Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare led from the front and walled Mumbai till his last breath until terrorists Kasab and Ismail opened fire outside the Cama Hospital. In 2009, he was posthumously given the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry decoration. Credit: DH Pool Photo

Encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar was the second braveheart who lost his life during the terror attack. Credit: DH Pool Photo

Senior police officer Ashok Kamte was martyred along with Karkare and Salaskar outside the Cama Hospital as per Kasab's confession post-capture. Credit: Twitter/@MahilaCongress

Despite being shot over 40 times, heavily injured Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Tukaram Omble singlehandedly nabbed Ajmal Kasab alive that later exposed Pakistan’s heinous act. Credit: Twitter/@GChintamani

Team commander of 51 Special Action Group, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan defended his fellow commandos and guests trapped in the Taj Hotel until he was shot dead in Operation Black Tornado. Credit: Twitter/@DrUgrabhatah

The GM of Taj Hotel, Karambir Singh Kang administered the evacuation of the the guests from the hotel despite losing his own wife and sons who were stuck on the sixth floor. Credit: Twitter/@PCMohanMP

Nanny Sandra Samuel saved 2-year-old Moshe Holtzberg from the terrorists who opened fire at the Nariman House that killed many including his parents. Credit DH Pool Photo

Mallika Jagad, a hotel staff, led about 60 guests to their safety. Along with the other staff, Jagad locked the banquet doors, turned off the lights, and asked the guests to remain silent, until they were spotted by the fire crew and helped to escape through the window. Credit: Twitter/@TEDxIIFTDelhi

Four sniffer dogs from Mumbai Police’s Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad Sultan, Tiger, Max and Ceaser saved uncountable lives by sniffing out RDX, IED and other explosives with their sharp sense of smell. Credit: Twitter/@explainoexpo