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Koit Pikaro, Estonian Police Veteran and Lawmaker, Dies at 76
Koit Pikaro, a former two-term member of Estonia's Riigikogu and a long-serving criminal police official who was decorated for his service to the republic, has passed away at the age of 76.
- —Former politician and police official Koit Pikaro has died at the age of 76.
- —Pikaro had a career in law enforcement, serving in criminal investigation and criminal police within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
- —He later transitioned into politics, serving as a member of the Pärnu City Council and two terms in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
- —Pikaro was recognized with the Kotkaristi IV class Order of the Cross of the Eagle in 2006 for his contributions to restoring and advancing the Republic of Estonia.
Recap
The death of Koit Pikaro closes a chapter on a career that bridged Estonia's security apparatus and its national legislature. His trajectory from a high-ranking police official to a parliamentarian reflects a key period in the country's state-building, with his service formally recognized through a national honor.
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