Vijay Salaskar, AC (5 April 1957 – 26 November 2008) was an Indian police inspector and encounter specialist with the Mumbai police. He was widely credited with killing 75–80 criminals in encounters, most of which were members of the Arun Gawli gang. Salaskar was killed in action during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, with captured terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab claiming responsibility for the killing. Before his death, Salaskar was head of the Anti-Extortion Cell, Mumbai. His patriotism and bravery was honoured with the Ashoka Chakra on 26 January 2009.