Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Former Indian Army Chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma Dies at 96
General Vishwa Nath Sharma was a top officer in the Indian Army.
He led the army from 1988 to 1990 and fought in the 1965 war with Pakistan.
He earned two big medals for his service.
He was the younger brother of the first Indian to win the Param Vir Chakra.
He died at 96, and the army and the defence minister said they were very sad.
Former Indian Army Chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma died at age 96.
He served as Chief of Army Staff from 1988 to 1990 and fought in the 1965 Indo‑Pak War.
Sharma received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Param Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service.
He was the younger brother of Major Som Nath Sharma, India's first Param Vir Chakra recipient.
The Indian Army and Defence Minister expressed profound grief and condolences.
- Who
- Former Indian Army Chief General Vishwa Nath Sharma
- What
- Passed away
- When
- Friday
- Where
- India
- Why
- Died at age 96
- Name
- Vishwa Nath Sharma
- Age
- 96
- Service
- Indian Army
- Position
- Chief of Army Staff (1988-1990)
- Awards
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Param Vishisht Seva Medal