Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Former Defence Secretary Shekhar Dutt Dies, Ministry Mourns
Shekhar Dutt, who used to be in charge of India's defense and also governed a state, has died.
The Defense Ministry is sad and said he did a lot for the country's security.
He was also a high-ranking government advisor.
Before his big jobs, he was an officer from 1969.
People will say goodbye at a special place in Delhi on Thursday.
He helped India in many ways through his work.
Shekhar Dutt, former Defence Secretary and ex-Governor of Chhattisgarh, has passed away.
The Ministry of Defence shared a condolence message on X.
Dutt also served as Deputy National Security Advisor.
He was a 1969-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
Cremation will take place on Thursday at Brar Square Crematorium in Delhi.
- Who
- Shekhar Dutt, a former Defence Secretary, ex-Governor of Chhattisgarh, and Deputy NSA.
- What
- Former defence secretary and ex-governor Shekhar Dutt passed away.
- When
- The news was announced on Wednesday, and cremation is scheduled for Thursday.
- Where
- Delhi, at the Brar Square Crematorium.
- Why
- The articles do not specify a reason for his death.
- Title
- Former Defence Secretary and ex-Governor of Chhattisgarh
- Positions Held
- Defence Secretary, Governor of Chhattisgarh, Deputy NSA
- IAS Batch
- 1969
- Cadre
- Madhya Pradesh
- Cremation Location
- Brar Square Crematorium, Delhi Cantonment