Bhopal Lok Sabha BJP candidate Pragya Thakur’s remarks against police officer Hemant Karkare, who was killed in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, were “despicable and regrettable,” said eight former DGPs in a statement on Sunday. Ms. Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, had said the late Karkare falsely implicated her and because of her curse, he lost his life. This drew sharp criticism from several quarters after which she retracted her comments and apologised. The candidates could adopt one police station each year and make it a model station, ensuring facilities for the staff and families, the former DGPs said. “That would be a real and meaningful tribute to the supreme sacrifices made by Hemant Karkare and thousands of other valiant police personnel,” they added.

Source: The Hindu April 21, 2019 18:11 UTC