Decorated 7 times, braveheart departs from nation...

Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, the man behind many counter-terror operations of the Special Cell of the Delhi police during the past few years, died of injuries at the Holy Family Hospital here, hours after he sustained three bullet wounds in an encounter with suspected terrorists at Batla House on Friday.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh condoled the death of Inspector Sharma describing him as an exceptionally brave officer. In a letter to Mr. Sharma’s wife, the Prime Minister expressed shock over his death and said he laid down his life in defending the security of the country.He was conferred seven gallantry medals, including President’s Police Medal for Gallantry in 2003 and 2007 and Police Medals for Gallantry in 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005. He also received 150 rewards for his exemplary performance.
On Friday, when he left for Batla House to lead the operation, his son was admitted with dengue to the Kalra Hospital at Kirti Nagar. When informed about the tip-off about suspected militants hiding in a flat, he rushed to the spot in the morning. When the encounter started, Inspector Sharma was apparently not wearing a bullet-proof jacket.