"We have lost our best man," Joint Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Karnal Singh mourned. Earlier, Delhi Police Commissioner Y.S. Dadwal described Mohan Chand as "one of our most brave officers".
In the 10 years since he joined the special cell, Inspector Sharma won six medals. He was involved in some of Delhi police's biggest cases. He had been involved in the operation that helped nail the men involved in the attack on Parliament and was credited with helping to kill 35 terrorists. Another 85, who were arrested, were also tracked down by him.
Sharma is survived by 2 children, a son and a daughter.
His son, a Class VIII student, is undergoing treatment forDengue at Kalra hospital for the past four days and Sharma always took time to visit his son despite being hardpressed with investigations into the serial blasts.His daughter is a Class VII student.
A family member said his wife is still in hospital with their son and has not seen Sharma's body.The body has been shifted to AIIMS for post mortem and the cremation is likely to be held tomorrow afternoon.