The legendary and iconic, Vice Admiral (Retd) Manohar Awati, who had inspired generations of sea-goers, passed away on Sunday. He was 91.
He died in his hometown Vinchurni at Palthan near Satara district of Maharashtra.
"A giant of a man, one of our tallest heroes and greatest icons. It's truly the end of an era. May his soul RIP," Admiral Sunil Lanba, the Chief of Naval Staff, tweeted.
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