Admiral L Ramdas
New Delhi, March 15
Former Navy Chief Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas, a decorated officer of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, died today due to age-related ailments at Secunderabad. He was 90.
Known for his heroic role during the war, he later emerged as a leading peace activist, advocating for nuclear disarmament after his retirement. He was awarded Vir Chakra, country’s third highest wartime gallantry, for carrying out a naval blockade in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
The Navy announced the news on X. The Admiral is survived by his wife Lalita Ramdas and their daughters.
During the 1971 war, Admiral Ramdas was commanding INS Beas. The operation stopped Pakistan from rescuing 93,000 soldiers and captured ships smuggling illegal goods.
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