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Updated On: 25 November, 2009 09:02 AM IST | | J Dey
This is india at her best. Sachin and Haroon grew up together and will now battle terrorists together as force one commandos
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This is india at her best. Sachin and Haroon grew up together and will now battle terrorists together as force one commandos
They began as childhood friends, then colleagues in the police department in Latur and are now, buddies in the elite security unit, Force One, which was dedicated to the nation yesterday.
This correspondent caught up with them one a Muslim, Haroon Lohar, and the other a Hindu, Sachin Giri during the team's passing out parade at the SRPF ground at Goregaon East.
In fact, the two 24-year-olds even spoke in unison "We will take on any terrorists if they dare enter the city," they said, looking grim and determined.
The two commandos share a room at their quarters in Kalina and eat, sleep, train and live together. In fact, it was almost a foregone conclusion they would be a buddy pair. (See A day in the life of...).
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Chhodenge Dum Magar... Childhood friends Sachin Giriu00a0and Haroon Lohar at Force One's passing out parade yesterday. |
They were working in the Latur police force for two years, beginning July 31, 2006, before they opted to join Force One early this year, two of 15,000 candidates.
In fact, Haroon is the only Muslim among the 216 commandos of the first batch.
"There is no discrimination. We are like brothers. The trust we have built over the years will go into fighting terrorists,'' said Haroon.
While Haroon performsu00a0 Namaz when time permits, Sachin devotes time to performing pooja in the same room.
"The buddy pair concept is to ensure that both commandos understand each other's strengths and weaknesses.
They complement each other as in other special forces anywhere in the world," said Joint Commissioner R Janardhan, who heads Force One.
What's force one?
Force One, Maharashtra's own elite security force designed on the lines of the National Security Guard, was commissioned yesterday, two days before the 26/11 anniversary.
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It is specifically trained to tackle terrorism challenges and will 'always remain a step ahead of the terrorists', said CM Ashok Chavan.
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May the force be with you: Sachin Giri and Haroon Lohar at the passing out parade at the SRP Camp in Goregaon (E) yesterday. Read Next Story Trending StoriesLatest Photos |
