Former Army Chief Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passed away at Military Hospital in Wellington, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.

Sam Manekshaw was the hero of India's famous victory over Pakistan in 1971 Indo-Pak war which resulted into the formation of Bangladesh.

The Padma Vibhushan and Military Cross awardee, was admitted in the hospital when he developed "acute broncho pneumonia" with associated complications. He had slipped into a coma earlier in the day and the end came just after midnight at 00:30 am, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

Sam Manekshaw born on April 1914 in Amritsar, Punjab. He joined the first batch of 40 cadets at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehra Dun on 01 October 1932. He passed out of the IMA in December 1934 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Indian Army. He held several regimental assignments and was first attached to the Royal Scouts and later to the 12 Frontier Force Rifles.

Manekshaw succeeded General Kumaramangalam as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in June 1969.

He was conferred with the honorary rank of Field Marshal in January 1973.

He was known for his bravery and tough stands. The nation shall not forget his efforts to bring us glory and pride.

Dnt know whether in future our country will have these Such Brave Leaders or not???