General (retd) Sunith Francis Rodrigues, who headed the Indian Army between 1990 and 1993, and served because the governor of Punjab between 2004 and 2010, handed away on Friday, an official assertion stated. He was 88.
“General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and all ranks of the Indian Army express heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, who passed away today,” the Indian Army stated on Twitter.
General MM Naravane #COAS & All Ranks of #IndianArmy categorical heartfelt condolences on the unhappy demise of General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, who handed away as we speak. Known as a Thinker and Strategyist, he leaves behind a legacy of utmost dedication & service to the Nation. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/CSbaGYYAiw
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) March 4, 2022
Known as a thinker and strategist, he leaves behind a legacy of utmost dedication and repair to the nation, it famous.
“General SF Rodrigues was COAS of the Indian Army between 1990-93,” the military stated.
In addition to his greater than 40 years of illustrious service within the military, he served two phrases on the National Security Advisory Board and was governor of Punjab between 2004 to 2010, it stated.
“Since his retirement, he has been engaged in social and literary pursuits and has also delivered numerous talks on strategic issues,” the military stated.
The nation and the Indian Army will all the time be indebted to his invaluable contribution and repair to the nation, it stated.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
