Sushil Kumar Pillai
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Sushil Kumar Pillai | |
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| Nickname | S. K. |
| Born | 14 January 1934 |
| Died | 8 April 2015 |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Service years | 1955–2015 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Assam Regiment |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Relations | Sir N. R. Pillai, K. R. Elenkath, Kesava Pillai of Kandamath, Dewan Nanoo Pillai |
| Other work | Assam Vikram, Regimental History of the Assam Regiment |
Lieutenant General Sushil Kumar "S. K." Pillai, PVSM (14 January 1934 – 8 April 2015) was an Indian Army General. He was best known for the role he played in quelling the troubles in India's north-east region. He was Colonel of the Assam Regiment from 1987 to 1991 and was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 1989. He continued to remain active after his retirement in 1991.[1]
Military career
During his Army career spanning over 36 years, he has held staff and instructional appointments including those of Military Attache in the erstwhile USSR and Mongolia during the Brezhnew Era, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Director General of Infantry. He commanded the 1st Battalion of the Assam Regiment from April 1970 to June 1972. He led the 14 Infantry Division and the 10 Corps.[citation needed]
