Lt Gen BS Raju Handed Over The Command Of Strategic Kashmir To Lt Gen DP Pandey

Shankul Bhandare March 17, 2021

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Lt Gen BS Raju Handed Over The Command Of Strategic Kashmir To Lt Gen DP Pandey

Lt Gen BS Raju handed over the command of strategic Kashmir based 15 Corps to Lt Gen DP Pandey. In his farewell message, Gen Raju complimented all ranks of Chinar Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police, CAPF, Civil Admin & Awaam for their relentless support in joint efforts towards Peace in Kashmir.

Lt Gen BS Raju hands over charge of @ChinarcorpsIA corps to Lt Gen DP Pandey (DG, TA till now) today, to take over as country's DGMO.#IndianArmy #Jaihind pic.twitter.com/lwbuppftym
— Defence Squad (@Defence_Squad_) March 17, 2021

Gen D P Pandey comes with multiple previous experiences in J&K including command of 8 Sector Rashtriya Rifles and the Counter Insurgency Force (Kilo).

Gen Pandey conveyed his best wishes to Kashmiri Awaam. He reassured his commitment to closely work with various instruments of State & Civil society to pursue peace in Kashmir. He urged civil society to work jointly with Security Forces to address the scourge of terrorism in Valley.

While Gen BS Raju moves to his next appointment as Director General of Military Operations of Indian Army.

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