Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Services (JKPSC)

• 01 Jan 2025

Northern Command Chief Visits Kashmir

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.