Major General Ranjeet Singh Manral, SM, VSM, has taken over the command of the esteemed Golden Arrow Division from Major General Yogi Sheron, SM. Upon assuming command, Major General Manral paid homage to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the Barki War Memorial, a monument commemorating the sacrifices of soldiers during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. He urged all ranks to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, dedication, and commitment to duty.
Major General Manral brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Commissioned into the Corps of Engineers in 1990, he is a third-generation army officer and an alumnus of both the National Defence Academy, Pune, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
His distinguished career includes commanding a specialist engineer regiment and an infantry brigade of a strike corps, as well as serving in the elite Parachute Brigade. He has also held instructional positions at the College of Military Engineering, Pune, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. His exemplary service has been recognized with four commendation cards.
The Barki War Memorial, where Major General Manral paid his respects, was constructed in 1969 to honor the soldiers of the 7 Infantry Division who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Barki in the 1965 war. The battle was a decisive victory for the Indian Army, leading to the capture of the town of Barki, located southeast of Lahore. The memorial stands as a testament to the bravery and dedication of these soldiers.
Major General Manral’s assumption of command is expected to further strengthen the Golden Arrow Division’s legacy of excellence and dedication to national service.
