Gen KV Krishna Rao, Former Chief of The Army Staff Passes Away
New Delhi, 30 January 2016
General KV Krishna Rao, the 14th Chief of the Army Staff of
Indian Army passed away today in Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi
Cantt. Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS has
expressed his deep condolences on the demise of former Army Chief Gen KV
Krishna Rao.
General KV Krishna Rao had an illustrious career spanning
over four decades in the Indian Army. He was commissioned into the Army on 9 August 1942. As a young Officer,
he had served in Burma, North West Frontier and Baluchistan during the Second
World War. During the extensive Punjab disturbances in 1947, he served both in
East and West Punjab. He had also participated in the 1947-48 war against
Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. He was a founder Instructor of the National
Defence Academy during 1949-51.
The General had varied staff, instructional and command
experiences in the Army. General Krishna Rao had commanded a Brigade in the
forward area of Ladakh during 1965-66, an Infantry Division in the Jammu Region
during 1969-70 and a Mountain Division engaged in Counter Insurgency Operations
in Nagaland and Manipur during 1970-72. During this period his Division also
participated in the 1971 India Pakistan War in Eastern Theatre and was
instrumental in capture of the Sylhet Area and liberation of North East
Bangladesh. He was awarded the Param Vishist Seva Medal for displaying
outstanding leadership, courage, determination and drive during this War.
General Krishna Rao commanded a Corps in the Jammu Region from 1974-78. In
addition, during 1975-76, he was also the Chairman of the Expert Committee
constituted by the Government on Re-organisation and Modernisation for future
defence of the country. Later, he served as Deputy Chief of Army Staff at Army
Headquarters during 1978-79. Subsequently he was promoted and served as General
Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command during 1979-81.
General Krishna Rao was appointed as Chief of Army Staff on
01 June 1981 and served in that capacity till July 1983. He was also Chairman
of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, the highest appointment in the Services,
during March 1982 to July 1983. From June 1984 to July 1989, General Krishna
Rao was the Governor of the North Eastern States of Nagaland, Manipur and
Tripura. He was also the Governor of Mizoram in June 1988 and March to July
1989. Later, General Krishna Rao was appointed as the the Governor of Jammu and
Kashmir during 1989-90. When a Proxy War developed in Jammu and Kashmir and
reached its peak, he was reappointed as Governor and served there from March
1993 to May 1998. In this capacity, he was instrumental in restoring peace and
democracy in the insurgency-riven State.
He was Colonel of the Mahar Regiment during 1968-83. General
Krishna Rao was conferred the Honorary Doctorate of D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) by
the Andhra University, Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) by Sri Venkateswara
University and Doctor of Letters (D. Litt.) (Honoris Causa) by the Telugu
University.
Defence Minister Condoles The Demise of General KV Krishna Rao
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has expressed his
condolences on the passing away of the former Chief of Army Staff General KV
Krishna Rao in New Delhi today. In his message, Parrikar said “in the passing
away of General KV Krishna Rao, the country has lost one of its best known
military leaders. He was a visionary who led ably, inspired a generation of
soldiers and initiated modernization of the Indian Army in the early 1980s. His
contribution in the 1971 war and maintaining the unity and integrity of the
country shall always be remembered”.
General Krishna Rao was appointed as Chief of Army Staff on
01 June 1981 and served in that capacity till July 1983. He was also Chairman
of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, the highest appointment in the Services,
during March 1982 to July 1983. From June 1984 to July 1989, General Krishna
Rao was the Governor of the North Eastern States of Nagaland, Manipur and
Tripura. He was also the Governor of Mizoram in June 1988 and March to July
1989. Later, General Krishna Rao was appointed as the Governor of Jammu and
Kashmir during 1989-90. When a Proxy War developed in Jammu and Kashmir and
reached its peak, he was reappointed as Governor and served there from March
1993 to May 1998. In this capacity, he was instrumental in restoring peace and
democracy in the insurgency-riven State.
Gen KV Krishna Rao, Former Chief of The Army Staff Passes Away
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