Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Sapta Shakti Command, called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and briefed him on the operational readiness and preparedness of the Army’s South Western Command.
During the meeting, the Army Commander apprised the Raksha Mantri of the formation’s continued efforts to maintain a high state of operational readiness across all military domains. He highlighted key aspects of the Command’s preparedness, capability enhancement initiatives and its focus on ensuring combat effectiveness in an evolving security environment.
Lt Gen Manjinder Singh reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Sapta Shakti Command towards achieving the nation’s broader security objectives through sustained vigilance, professional excellence and operational preparedness.
The interaction provided an overview of the Command’s operational responsibilities and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening defence capabilities while maintaining readiness to respond effectively to emerging security challenges.
The meeting also marked the culmination of Lt Gen Manjinder Singh’s tenure as the Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command, ahead of his superannuation at the end of June.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appreciated the Command’s dedication towards safeguarding national interests and acknowledged the professionalism and commitment displayed by its personnel in maintaining a high level of operational preparedness.
Lt Gen Manjinder Singh concludes his tenure after leading one of the Indian Army’s key operational commands, leaving behind a legacy of operational excellence, strategic leadership and steadfast commitment to national security.
