Former Army Chief S Padmanabhan passes away

Mon, 19 August 2024

11:41

The Indian Army tweets: "We are deeply saddened by the passing away of General Sundararajan Padmanabhan. #GeneralUpendraDwivedi #COAS and all ranks of the #IndianArmy, extend heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. A visionary leader and accomplished soldier, General Padmanabhan served as #COAS from Oct 2000 to Dec 2002, successfully leading the #IndianArmy during Operation Parakram.

"With over 40 years of dedicated service, he also held the position of Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. Post-retirement, he contributed to society through his literary pursuits and insightful talks on strategic issues, authoring three books that reflect his profound knowledge. The Nation and #IndianArmy will forever cherish his invaluable contributions."

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