Former Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar passes away

Former Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar died at a military hospital in New Delhi on Wednesday morning following a brief illness. He passed away at the age of 79.

New Delhi: Former Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar passed away early morning on Wednesday at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi due to illness.

He was 79-years-old. Sushil Kumar, who led the Indian navy during the Kargil War, was a specialist in hydrography and amphibious warfare.

He authored a book named"A Prime Minister to Remember- Memories of a Military Chief" which highlighted the key defence-related decisions taken by former Prime Minister of India Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Admiral Sushil Kumar authored a book named "A Prime Minister to Remember- Memories of a Military Chief"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of former Navy chief Admiral Sushil Kumar, saying he contributed towards strengthening the maritime security of the country.

"Admiral Sushil Kumar will be remembered for his great service to the nation. He contributed to the strengthening of our maritime security. Anguished by his demise. May his soul rest in peace," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted quoting Modi.

Admiral Kumar served as Navy Chief between 1998 and 2001 and also oversaw Kargil conflict in 1999.

Kumar had credited Vajpayee for turning the strategic tactical loss into a massive victory.