On behalf of Kerala Hockey Association the President and Secretary extend the condolences to his family.

Brief data of Mr. A.Rajasekhar

Inspector-General A.Rajasekhar, who served as commander of the Eastern region of the Coast Guard from September 2009 to December 2010, died of lung cancer at the Military Hospital her on Saturday. He was an avid sportsman and represented Kerala State in Hockey as Goal keeper at the national level for the junior and senior teams in seveties.

Rajasekhar, who hailed from Kerala, belonged to the first batch of Coast Guard officers and joined the force on February 4, 1980. During his training period, he was the recipient of the Binoculars' award for standing first in the merit list. "The entire force was shocked to know he was affected with lung cancer," said a senior Coast Guard officer.

He held many important operational and staff appointments during his 31 years of service. Some of them were commander of the Coast Guard's western region, director (manpower planning, recruitment and training), joint director (plans), deputy director-general of Coast Guard at the headquarters inNew Delhi, chief of staff of regional headquarters (West) in Mumbai, commander of Coast Guard (Gujarat) and finally commander of the Eastern region. In addition, he commanded four ships of the force.

Rajasekhar was awarded the Tatrakshak Medal in August 2004 and President Tatrakshak Medal in August 2006 for distinguished service.

Kerala Hockey Association Press release