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Former Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar passes away

Former Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar passed away early morning today at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi due to illness. He was 79. Kumar was Navy Chief from 1998 to 2000.  

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Former Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar passes away

Former Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar passed away early morning today at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi due to illness. He was 79. Kumar was Navy Chief from 1998 to 2000.

Published: 27 Nov 2019, 11:23 AM IST

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

Published: 27 Nov 2019, 11:23 AM IST

"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.

Published: 27 Nov 2019, 11:23 AM IST

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Published: 27 Nov 2019, 11:23 AM IST

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