New Delhi: Indian Coast Guard chief Rakesh Pal died of a cardiac arrest in Chennai today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his condolence message said Director General Pal was “an able and committed officer”.
“Deeply saddened at the untimely demise of Rakesh Pal, DG, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Chennai today. He was an able and committed officer under whose leadership ICG was making big strides in strengthening India’s maritime security. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family,” Mr Singh said.
Rakesh Pal had taken charge as the 25th Director General of the ICG on July 19 last year. He was scheduled to meet the Defence Minister at an ICG event, but was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi General Hospital earlier in the day after he complained of uneasiness, officials said.
