Indian Coast Guard Director General passes away, Rajnath Singh expresses grief

Rakesh Pal: Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal died of a heart attack on Sunday. Rakesh Pal breathed his last at a hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. An Indian Coast Guard official has given this information. At the same time, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin have condoled the death of the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal in Chennai. He said that he was a capable and committed officer.

Rakesh Pal was a capable and committed officer - Defense Minister

At the same time, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also expressed his deep condolences on the demise of Rakesh Pal. The CM personally paid tribute to him by offering floral tributes. Rajnath Singh expressed condolences through a post on the demise of Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal on his official X account.

He wrote in his post that, 'Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal. He was a capable and committed officer under whose leadership the ICG was making great progress in strengthening India's maritime security.' He said that his heartfelt condolences are with his bereaved family.

Took charge last year

Rakesh Pal took charge as the 25th Director General of the ICG on July 19 last year. Officials said that he was scheduled to meet the Defense Minister at an ICG event, but was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi General Hospital during the day after complaining of uneasiness.

He also held various prestigious staff positions such as Director (Infra and Works) and Principal Director (Administration) at the Coast Guard Headquarters. Rakesh Pal was known for his sea experience and had commanded all categories of ICG ships, such as Samarth, Vijay, Sucheta Kriplani, Ahalyabai and C-03. The officer also commanded two Coast Guard bases in forward areas in Gujarat - Okha and Vadinar.