Guwahati: Ved Marwah, a former Governor of Mizoram, Manipur, and Jharkhand, who had also served as the Delhi Police Commissioner in the 1980s, breathed his last at a private hospital in Goa's Mapusa town, officials said. Marwah was 87.
Marwah was living with his family at Siolim village in North Goa post-retirement when he breathed his last.
Notably, Marwah had served as the governor of Manipur(1999- 2003), Mizoram (2000-2001), and Jharkhand (2003-2004). He was appointed as the police commissioner of Delhi from 1985-88 and served as the third director-general of the National Security Guard from 1988-90. He was also the adviser to the governors in Jammu and Kashmir and Bihar. He was on the governing council of the Asian Academy Of Film And Television.
Marwah led the Delhi police for at a time when terrorism was said to be at its peak and led from the very forefront. The multi-faceted Marwah also penned a book based on his experiences of dealing with terrorism. "Uncivil Wars: Pathology of Terrorism in India."
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has condoled the demise of the former Governor. "Our deepest condolences upon the passing of our former #Governor Mr. Ved Marwah. Our sincere sympathies to his loved ones. He was a fine gentleman and will be remembered", Zoramthanga wrote.
Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, S Y Quraishi, has expressed sorrow over Marwah's demise. "I am shocked to know that Shri Ved Marwah former CP Delhi passed on. He was once my boss as JS Women's Development, the best I ever had. He was President @StStephensClg Alumni Assn. I was VP wth him. Pray for peace for his soul. @CafeSSC," Quraishi said in a tweet.
The Goa DGP's official Twitter handle said, "We are deeply saddened at the loss of a great leader of the police force. Sh. Ved Marwah, IPS led the force from the front through difficult times and served as a Governor to 3 states. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. @goacm."