1971 war hero M.P. Awati passes away
Team Udayavani, Nov 5, 2018, 9:44 AM IST
New Delhi: Vice-Admiral M.P. Awati (retd.), who commanded a naval unit of the Eastern Fleet in the 1971 India-Pakistan war and whose actions led to the destruction of an enemy submarine, passed away at his hometown near Satara in Maharashtra on Sunday, the Navy said. Vice-Admiral Awati, a Vir Chakra recipient, was 91.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described him as an icon in the naval history. “Vice Admiral M P Awati (Retd) #PVSM, #VirChakra passed away; was the commanding officer of a naval unit of the Eastern Fleet, Dec’71. Captured three enemy ships carrying contraband goods. His actions led to destruction of an enemy submarine. An icon in naval history. My homage,” she tweeted.
Navy chief Sunil Lanba said Vice-Admiral Awati’s death marked the end of an era. “A giant of a man, one of our tallest heroes and greatest icons,” he said on the Navy’s Twitter handle.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Apathy of urban, young voters in Maharashtra matter of concern: CEC Rajiv Kumar
‘Liar of highest order’: BJP on Rahul’s comments on Ram temple’s consecration
Shirur Tragedy: Driver Arjun laid to rest in hometown; Huge crowd gathers to pay respects
Trustees seek ban on laddu sale in MP temple after devotees flag ‘different’ taste, smell
Human skeleton found in Hathras home 30 years after man’s disappearance
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Apathy of urban, young voters in Maharashtra matter of concern: CEC Rajiv Kumar
‘Devara: Part 1’ collects Rs 172 crore worldwide on day 1
Can’t match audience expectations, but trying my best: Priyadarshan on reuniting with Akshay Kumar
‘Liar of highest order’: BJP on Rahul’s comments on Ram temple’s consecration
Shirur Tragedy: Driver Arjun laid to rest in hometown; Huge crowd gathers to pay respects
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.