With profound grief and heavy heart, regret to inform sad demise of Cdr VR Dahake, (40720-W), 69 yrs, on 05 May 2026 at Bhilai, leaving behind many to mourn his transit to higher realms.

The Officer had a glorious tenure in the Indian Navy as an Air Engineering Officer and served in Hansa, Vikrant, Garuda, NATS, NAQAS and a few other establishments.

On behalf of President and all the members of NFPC, we offer our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to his Wife (NOK), Mrs Ujwala Dahake, Son Shishir and Daughter Swati and the grieving family members. We pray that they bear the irreplaceable loss with courage and fortitude.

Last rites were conducted at the family residence at 1430 on 06 May 2026, followed by cremation at 1700 hrs.