(MOREPIC1) Raj Sadosh/Abohar.
Lieutenant General Amardeep Singh Bhinder relinquished Command of Jaipur based Sapta Shakti Command and proceeded on superannuation. On this occasion, the General Officer paid tribute to the Bravehearts at the Prerna Sthal in Jaipur Military Station.
In a career spanning 38 yrs., the General Officer discharged a variety of challenging roles. He commanded an Armoured Brigade, an Armoured Division and a Strike Corps in the Western Theatre. His instructional assignments include tenures at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Armoured Corps Centre and School, Ahmednagar, and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
(SUBHEAD)His key staff appointments include Brigade Major of a Mountain Brigade in Counter Insurgency environment, Colonel General Staff of an Armoured Division, Brigadier General Staff at Headquarters Army Training Command and Major General General Staff at Headquarters, South Western Command. The General officer tenanted several key appointments at Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) which include Deputy Director General, Mechanised Forces (Equipment), Director General Military Training, Director General Staff Duties and Deputy Chief of Army Staff (IS&C).
The General Officer took over the reins of Sapta Shakti Command on 01 April 21. During his tenure, the Sapta Shakti Command maintained the highest standards of operational readiness and professionalism.
For his illustrious contribution to the service, the General officer has been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Chief of Integrated Staff Committee Commendation Card and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command Commendation Card.
