India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Indian Army paid its final tribute to General Vishwa Nath Sharma (Retired), PVSM, AVSM, ADC, a former Chief of the Army Staff. His last rites were conducted with full military honours today at Brar Square Crematorium, New Delhi. General Sharma passed away yesterday morning in New Delhi at the age of 97.
General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff, on behalf of all ranks of the Indian Army, laid a wreath and offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. General VK Singh (Retired), Governor of Mizoram and former Chief of the Army Staff, also laid a wreath and attended the funeral. The solemn ceremony was attended by the former Chief of Defence Staff, former Chie...