civil service heroes

To the world, he was a hero of 26/11. To her, he was Papa, who brought home puppies, wiped her tears, and filled her childhood with warmth. Jui Karkare Navare shares the personal memories of a father lost in one of India’s darkest moments.

Deceived by promises of a good job, 11 men became victims of bonded labour in Osmanabad, Maharashtra. Their ordeal ended when IPS Officer Atul Kulkarni led a rescue operation, freeing them from the inhumane conditions and ensuring their rehabilitation.