Kumar is new GOC Tiger Division

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 30: Major General Ashwani Kumar today took over the reins of the elite Tiger Division as new General Officer Commanding (GOC).
In a solemn handing-taking over ceremony at the Headquarters of Tiger Division, outgoing GOC Major General Surinder Singh relinquished the command to hand over it to Maj Gen Kumar. Major General Singh was given a tumultuous farewell in a proper military manner by all ranks of Jammu Garrison.
During his chequered military career, Major General Kumar commanded an Air Defence Regiment, Infantry Brigade and also served as Deputy General Officer Commanding of a Division in J&K. Amidst his high profile staff appointments, he was assigned the coveted task of Military Observer on UNO Peace Keeping Mission in Liberia. Major General Ashwani is also an avid sportsman.