PANAJI, June 6:
Former Governor of Mizoram, Manipur and Jharkhand, Ved Marwah, who had also served as the Delhi Police Commissioner in the 1980s and Advisor to the Governor of J&K died in Goa on Friday, a police official said.
He was 87.
He breathed his last at a private hospital in Mapusa town in North Goa, officiating Director General of Police (DGP) of Goa, Jaspal Singh, said.
Marwah was admitted to the hospital almost three weeks back after he suffered a fall at his residence in Goa.
“He passed away around 7.30 pm on Friday,” Singh said.
Marwah lived with his family at Siolim village in North Goa, he said.
“He was a very illustrious police officer, who headed the force when terrorism was at its peak. He led the battle against terrorism,” the DGP said.
Marwah had served as the Governor of Manipur(1999- 2003), Mizoram (2000-2001) and Jharkhand (2003-2004).
He was the Police Commissioner of Delhi from 1985-88 and served as the third Director General of the elite National Security Guard from 1988-90. He was also the Advisor to the Governors in Jammu and Kashmir and Bihar.
He had also penned a book”Uncivil Wars: Pathology of Terrorism in India”.
Meanwhile, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the demise of Marwah, recalling his “unwavering courage” which stood out during his career.
“Shri Ved Marwah Ji will be remembered for his rich contributions to public life. His unwavering courage always stood out during his career as an IPS officer,” Modi tweeted. Marwah was also a well respected public intellectual, the Prime Minister said.
“Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” the Prime Minister said.
Marwah was an upright officer known for his integrity and competence, the Vice President said.
“My condolences to the bereaved family members. May his soul rest in peace,” the Vice President’s Secretariat tweeted. (PTI)
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