Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa has officially assumed the appointment as Chief of Staff at the Headquarters Western Command of the Indian Army. The solemn ceremony took place at Chandimandir Military Station, where Lt Gen Wadhwa paid his respects to the fallen heroes at Veer Smriti, the War Memorial dedicated to the bravehearts.
The Western Command, a pivotal formation in the Indian Army’s structure, was initially formed between 1904-1908, disbanded, and then re-raised in 1920. It is strategically headquartered in Chandimandir, Haryana, just 5 km east of Chandigarh. The Command has a storied history, being pivotal in overseeing operations along India’s borders with Pakistan in the North and West, and the Chinese border in the North, up until 1972.
Following the partition of India in 1947, and the relocation of the Northern Command headquarters to Pakistan, the Western Command was re-established to manage military operations in the northern part of India. Initially named the Delhi and East Punjab Command, it was later renamed to Western Command to better reflect its geographical responsibilities and strategic importance.
Lt Gen Mohit Wadhwa’s leadership comes at a crucial time as the Western Command continues to play a critical role in maintaining the security and sovereignty of India’s western frontiers. His dedication to honoring the sacrifices of India’s soldiers highlights the Command’s deep commitment to remembering its history while looking forward to future challenges and responsibilities.
