Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, May 31: The Northern Command today bid a fond adieu to their GOC-in-C, Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra on his retirement after an illustrious career of 40 years.
Gen Chachra had taken over command of the prestigious Dhruva Command at Udhampur on July 1, 2013. As the Army Commander, General Chachra consolidated the efforts to neutralize the terrorists and to wean away the youth from militancy.
In his farewell address, the General paid tributes to the martyrs who have laid down their lives in the service of the Nation and exhorted all ranks to continue to work with the same zeal and motivation to overcome the numerous challenges of combating terrorism, unabated proxy war, volatile internal security situation and external threats along the LC and LAC.
He complimented all ranks for their immense professionalism, steadfastness, dedication and loyalty and being the best soldiers in the world. He also complimented and thanked the civil administration, CAPF & IAF for the excellent synergy with the Army in pursuit of common goal of establishing “Peace & Tranquility’ in the State of J&K.
As he hangs his uniform the future generations of Army Officers will strive to emulate him as a military leader owing to his sterling qualities, his firm resolve to follow the righteous path under all circumstances, his sense of justice, and his statesman like qualities in dealing with the most contentious issues.
All officers, JCOs and men in Northern Command and the entire Indian Army will remember him fondly as they say goodbye to the illustrious General Officer, said a handout issued by the Northern Command.
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