'I want to keep my son alive'

Says 26/11 Martyr's father who donates Rs 10,000 from his fund to charity every month

Says 26/11 Martyr's father who donates Rs 10,000 from his fund to charity every month

While the supreme sacrifice of the 26/11 heroes is etched in our memories forever, the generous act of Subhash Shinde makes one want to raise a hat to this brave man.

Shinde, the father of Rahul Shinde, an SRPF constable who died in action battling terrorists at Hotel Taj, donates Rs 10,000 every month from his benefit fund.

Putting the fund to good use, he has formed a trust that provides morning meals to 60 anganwadi children in his village Sultanpur in Mada taluka.

Shinde feels that his act of charity is not an extraordinary feat.

Helping Hands: Subhash Shinde got a cheque for his trust from Raj Shroff of Charak Pharma-ceuticals last year

"When we get something from others, we have to give something to the people as well. Else what is the use of our lives?" he said. He formed a trust in the memory of his son two months back.

"I am just giving, because I have got so much from others. I want to keep the memory of my son alive," he added.

Shinde receives a monthly donation of Rs 33,000 from a trust formed by corporates to help the families of 26/11 victims.

Benefit Fund

Soon after the attacks, corporates led by Raj Shroff of Charak Pharmaceuticals came forward to form a trust to help the families of the men in uniform, who died fighting terrorists at various locations.

Promising Life

Rahul Shinde, a 22-year-old SRPF constable, was part of the police team that engaged terrorists at the Taj.

To prevent the cops from gaining access to the upper floors, the terrorists set the lobby on fire. As the police team made their way to safety, a bullet spray felled Rahul.