Srinagar, Mar 17, KDC: Lieutenant General BS Raju of Chinar Corps on Wednesday handed over his command of the strategic Kashmir-based 15 Corps to Lt Gen DP Pandey.
In a statement to news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC), the Chinar Corps hailed the efforts and services of BS Raju during the “critical phase in 2020 where Kashmir was confronted with the twin challenges of terrorism and COVID-19”.
The statement reads, “on the Line of Control, his approach combined a forward heavy deployment enabled by a dense electronic and surveillance grid. Pakistani ceasefire violations were dealt punitive responses resulting in operational ascendancy by the Indian Army”.
Having served as Uri Brigade Commander, GOC of Victor Force and now as GOC Chinar Corps, Gen Raju reinforced and institutionalized high professional standards and ethical conduct in combat operations.
Lieutenant General BS Raju was awarded with the prestigious Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM), on the occasion of Republic Day in recognition of his contribution in taking Kashmir on a positive trajectory on the path of lasting peace.
In his farewell message, Gen Raju complimented “all ranks of Chinar Corps for their dedication and hard work, he also thanked JKP, CAPFs, Civil administration and the Awaam for their relentless support in the joint efforts towards peace and prosperity in J&K”, reads the statement. (KDC)
