Hindu colony

Coordinates: 19°01′15″N 72°50′55″E / 19.020841°N 72.848647°E Hindu Colony is an old locality situated in Dadar area of Mumbai, India. The locality falls in between Dadar and Matunga on the east side of the Central Railway Line. Traditionally, the area had been a locality of Brahmins. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's home "Rajgruha" is in this area, which he built in 1934.[1] Hemant Karkare, Chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) lived in the colony, after he was killed during 2008 Mumbai attacks, his wife continued to stay here.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Himansu Charan Sadangi (2008). Emancipation Of Dalits And Freedom Struggle. Gyan Publishing House. p. 242. ISBN 8182054818. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  2. ↑ Lata Mishra (Sep 30, 2014). "Karkare’s wife dies, gives life to others by donating organs". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2014-09-30.