Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth Takes Command of Southern Command

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, an NDA and IMA alumnus, took over as the 51st GOC-in-C of the Southern Command of the Indian Army on Monday. He succeeded Lieutenant General Ajai Kumar Singh and laid a wreath at the War Memorial, followed by a Guard of Honour.

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, an esteemed alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy, assumed command as the 51st General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Southern Command, headquartered in Pune, on Monday.

In a ceremonious transition, Lieutenant General Seth succeeded Lieutenant General Ajai Kumar Singh. The newly-appointed General Officer marked the occasion by laying a wreath at the War Memorial in Pune, paying homage to fallen soldiers in a solemn ceremony, followed by a Guard of Honour at the Southern Command headquarters.

Lieutenant General Seth's distinguished military career includes commanding Skinner's Horse, 98 Armoured Brigade, and 21 Corps, among other significant posts. His extensive experience and leadership are anticipated to bring robust direction to the Southern Command.

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