Command of strategic Chinar Corps handed-over to Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla

New Delhi: Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey today handed over the command of the strategic Kashmir based 15 Corps to Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla at HQ 15 Corps in Srinagar. The Indian Army said in a statement that Lt Gen Pandey commanded the Chinar Corps in a critical phase of 2021, wherein Kashmir was confronted with the twin challenges of terrorism and the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The tenure has been defined by an improved security environment prevailing at the Line of Control, as well as in the hinterland. With the Civil Administration and Security Forces synergizing their efforts to bring normalcy back to Kashmir, terrorism is on a decline with assessed residual terrorist numbers reduced to an all-time low," it added.

Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey's contribution to peace and stability in Kashmir was recognised by the award of the prestigious 'Uttam Yudh Seva Medal' (UYSM) by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind on 26 Jan 2022.

In his farewell message, Lt Gen Pandey complimented all ranks of the Chinar Corps for their dedication and hard work. He appreciated JKP, CAPFs, Civil administration and the community members for their relentless support in the joint effort towards peace and prosperity in J&K. He conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the citizens of Kashmir and the entire Chinar Corps fraternity.

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