Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar, Who Commanded Pivotal Corps During LAC Row, Is Army Vice Chief. All About Him
The Indian Army has named Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar as the brand new Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS). He might be changing Lt Gen BS Raju as the brand new Army vice chief. Before being appointed VCOAS, Lt Gen Suchendra Kumar served because the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) and has held numerous different critical assignments, which include the White Knight Corps in Jammu and Kashmir.
Lt Gen BS Raju, who changed into to this point keeping the Army Vice Chief`s post, has been shifted to South Western Army Command wherein he could be succeeding Lt Gen AS Bhinder who’s set to retire on February 28.
Who is MV Suchindra Kumar?
The General Officer, Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar, is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. He has attended Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Higher Command Course, Mhow, and the National Defence College, New Delhi, as cited at the Indian Army`s website.
Apart from these, Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar has additionally taken guides on `Cooperative Security in South Asia` in Sri Lanka and `United Nations Senior Mission Leaders Course` in Egypt. His army papers have regarded in quite a few expert journals.
Other positions Lt General has served in
The General Officer changed into commissioned into 1 ASSAM REGIMENT in June 1985. He has held numerous command positions, which include the fifty nine Rashtriya Rifles Battalion (ASSAM), an Infantry Brigade, and an Infantry Division at the Line of Control. He has additionally commanded the fairly energetic White Knight Corps in Jammu and Kashmir.
In addition to these, Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar has held the appointments of Additional Director General Military Intelligence and Director General Military Intelligence on the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army). He additionally assumed the position of the Colonel of the Regiment of Assam Regiment and Arunachal Scouts on March 1, 2021.
The General Officer has additionally held numerous body of workers and academic appointments in Infantry School, Mhow, and United Nations Sector Senior Operations Officer in Cambodia, Indian Army Training Team Lesotho, Military Secretary Branch, and Brigadier General Staff withinside the Eastern Theatre, consistent with info at the Indian Army’s website.
His stint on the White Knight Corps
The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army, additionally called sixteen Corps, is chargeable for guarding the strategic and touchy Line of Control (LoC) from Akhnoor withinside the Jammu district to Poonch withinside the south of Pir Panjal variety except looking after the hinterland as well.
Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar took over because the General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the White Knight Corps in October 2020 at some stage in the Sino-India standoff in Ladakh. After taking command, Lt Gen Kumar stated it changed into an honour to command such an elite formation with a wealthy records of Jammu and Kashmir. As in line with PTI, He exhorted all ranks to retain running with utmost zeal and exuberance and continually stay combat-equipped to thwart the nefarious designs of adversaries and inimical forces whilst being in whole synergy with civil management and paramilitary forces.
Personal life
The General Officer is married to Asha Suchindra, who’s an educationalist. The couple has children- Abhay and Ananya. Their son Abhay is running in Singapore withinside the finance zone and their daughter Ananya is pursuing scientific science (MS) at SMS College in Jaipur. The General Officer is an beginner half-marathon runner, golfer, and yoga practitioner.
