New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) An emotional father of slain NSG Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed in the Mumbai terror attack during the commando operation, today regretted that his son did not live longer to serve the nation. "I am seeking an apology on his (Sandeep's) behalf. Had he lived, he could have served the nation for 20 more years," K Unnikrishnan said after he was honoured at function which was organised to pay homage to the martyrs of Mumbai terror attacks.
Unnikrishnan said his family was overwhelmed by the spontaneous show of solidarity they received from across the country following his son's death. "Sandeep is no more but thousands of youngsters are with us. We should not forget him and his sacrifice," said Unnikrishnan. http://www.ptinews.com/pti%5Cptisite.nsf/0/22B30A4F6360977565257520005B1524?OpenDocument Sandeep's mother C Dhanalaxmi also accompanied Unnikrishnan, who had turned away Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan from his Bangalore home for what he perceived as Kerala government ignoring his son's sacrifice by not making a condolence call in time. At the function, Rs five lakh and a plaque each were given to the family members of martyrs of Mumbai terror attacks and Delhi police officer M C Sharma who was killed in the Batla House encounter. Speaking at the function, organised by spiritual Guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth, daughter of slain Mumbai Anti Terrorist Squad chief Hemant Karkare, Juhi thanked every one who stood by the family. PTI Shrikant Vinayak Barve 9403175973 Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
