Sources stated that he developed chest ache at INS Adyar when he was in dialogue with the officers concerning the preparations for defence minister Rajnath Singh‘s go to to Chennai. He was rushed to the Rajiv Gandhi Authorities Basic Hospital (RGGGH) round 2.30 pm, however he died with out responding to the therapy round 7 pm.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin paid their final respects on the hospital.
“Deeply saddened on the premature demise of Shri Rakesh Pal, DG, Indian Coast Guard in Chennai as we speak. He was an ready and dedicated officer underneath whose management ICG was making huge strides in strengthening India’s maritime safety. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved household,” the defence minister stated in a submit on X.
DG Rakesh Pal was appointed because the twenty fifth director normal of the Indian Coast Guard in July final 12 months. An alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy, Rakesh Pal joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989. In his profession spanning over 35 years, the flag officer has held a number of key appointments, distinguished amongst them are Commander Coast Guard Area (North West), Gandhinagar, Deputy Director Basic (Coverage & Plans), and Further Director Basic Coast Guard at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi.
He has huge sea expertise and commanded all courses of ICG ships specifically; ICGS Samarth, ICGS Vijit, ICGS Sucheta Kriplani, ICGS Ahalyabai, and ICGS C-03. The Officer has additionally Commanded two Coast Guard bases of the ahead space in Gujarat – Okha & Vadinar. DG Rakesh Pal was conferred with Tatrakshak Medal in 2013 and President Tatrakshak Medal in 2018 for his illustrious service.
