We regret to inform the sad demise of Cmde Ashok Kota 40434W at 0710 hrs on 24 Feb 2026. Cmde Kota had suffered a heart attack in Jan 25 and was subsequently detected with cancer. He was undergoing next set of chemotherapy when he had breathing difficulty last night and was admitted to MH Secunderabad where he passed away on 24 Feb 26.

Born on 07 Nov 1949, he was commissioned on 02 Aug 1971. During his illustrious career the officer served as SEO INS Jamuna, SEO INS Rajput and Cdr E Rajput. He completed his MTech from IAT Pune and did tenures at MO(Mbi), ND(V), OI/C BRO at Port Blair and CEO HQWNC. His last appointment was at DMDE and he superannuated on 30 Nov 2005.

He is survived by his wife Mrs Sudha Kota, son Cdr Deepak Kota and daughter who is settled at Pune.

Cremation was held at 1400 hrs on 25 Feb 26 at Swarg Vatika Trimugherry.

All members of NFPC offer their deepest condolences to the family.

Om Shanti

NoK : Smt Sudha Kota