Chandigarh: Gen SF Rodrigues (retd) passed away on Friday. He was 88.
Gen Rodrigues was born in Bombay in 1933.
ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY in a tweet said that General MM Naravane #COAS & All Ranks of #IndianArmy express heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, who passed away today. Known as a Thinker and Strategist, he leaves behind a legacy of utmost dedication & service to the Nation.
He said that General S F Rodrigues was COAS of IndianArmy between 1990-93. In addition to his more than 40 years of illustrious service in the Army, he served two terms on the National Security Advisory Board and was Governor of Punjab between 2004 to 2010. Since his retirement, he has been engaged in social and literary pursuits and has also delivered numerous talks on strategic issues. The Nation and IndianArmy will always be indebted to his invaluable contribution and service to the Nation.