Northern Command Chief Visits Kashmir | 01 Jan 2025
Why in News?
Recently, Army’s Northern Commander Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar visited Kashmir to review the operational preparedness of the troops in the valley.
Key Points
- Appreciation of Counter-Terrorism Success:
- Lt General commended the troops for their successful anti-terrorist operations in the valley.
- He also praised all ranks for their professional execution of counter-terrorism tasks.
The Northern Command
- It is a command of the Indian Army, with its headquarters in Udhampur.
- The current General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command is Lieutenant General M. V. Suchindra Kumar.
- The Northern Command was originally formed in 1908 as the Northern Army of the British Indian Army.
- It was disbanded in 1947 after India gained independence, but was re-established in 1972.