Virender Singh Pathania[1] | |
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Born | 1 October 1963 |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Coast Guard |
Years of service | 1986–2023 |
Rank | Director General |
Unit | CGHQ |
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Awards | President’s Tatrakshak Medal Tatrakshak Medal |
Virender Singh Pathania, PVSM, PTM, TM, is a retired Indian Coast Guard officer. He served as the 24th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.[2] He assumed the office on 31 December 2021 upon superannuation of Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan.[3][4] He is the first helicopter pilot to hold this position.[5] Previously he served as Additional Director General of Indian Coast Guard and Coast Guard Commander of Western Seaboard.[6]
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