India • Jul 02, 2025

Former Defence Secretary Shekhar Dutt dies

Shekhar Dutt, who once served as India's defense secretary and governor of Chhattisgarh, has passed away.
The Ministry of Defence shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), remembering him for his big impact on national security.

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Dutt was a 1969-batch IAS officer

Dutt was a 1969-batch IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh and also took up key roles like deputy national security advisor.
The ministry described him as someone with integrity and vision who helped shape India's governance and defense.
His cremation is set for Thursday at Brar Square Crematorium in Delhi Cantonment.