Change in Command at Army’s 15 Corps : Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava succeeds Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

Srinagar, Oct 4(NVI): Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, today handed over the reins of the army’s Chinar Corps(15 Corps) after being at the helm for the last 16 months.

Defence spokesman here said that the period witnessed a strong security architecture facilitating peace and stability in the region.  It saw the conduct of two incident free Amarnath Yatras, the Parliamentary Elections in May 2024 and the Assembly Elections after a period of 10 years, in September to October 2024. The Corps achieved numerous successes in Counter Infiltration Operations on the Line of Control and in Counter Terrorists Operations in the valley, thereby dealing a significant and crippling blow to the terror network.

Today, the region stands at the doors of a new dawn. Various programmes to reach out to the Kashmir people were notable during this time and the outgoing Corps Commander will be remembered for his humane and friendly approach.  He now moves to Army Headquarters where he will assume the appointment at the Director General of Military Operations.  Lieutenant General Ghai extended his greetings to the people of Kashmir and wish them the very best for a bright and promising future.

Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava, assumed command of the strategic Kashmir based Chinar Corps.  On assumption of command, he paid obeisance at the Chinar War Memorial at Badami Bagh Cantonment, Srinagar, honouring the sacrifices of the Bravehearts for the Nation. A battle hardened soldier, Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava, during his 34 years of illustrious military career, has held numerous prestigious command and staff appointments.  The General Officer possesses extensive operational experience in Counter Insurgency and Counter terrorist Operations having served in both Jammu and Kashmir as well as the North East.  He has commanded the Counter Insurgency Force (Victor) in South Kashmir.

On assuming command, Lieutenant General Srivastava extended warm greetings to the people of Kashmir, reaffirming his commitment to work closely with the Civil Administration and the community, to build a peaceful and prosperous future.  He urged members of the society to join hands with the security agencies in overcoming the challenges posed by terrorism.