Outgoing Army chief visits Southern Command

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dalbir Singh Suhag, who is retiring on December 31, today made his farewell visit to the Southern Command headquarters here.
During the visit, General Suhag addressed all officers of Pune Station in which he complimented all the ranks for the excellent job being done by them, a Defence release stated.
He informed the officers regarding various welfare measures taken for all ranks and veterans.
The COAS exhorted them to maintain high level of alertness and take all security measures to thwart any nefarious activity by inimical or anti-national elements.
He also interacted with troops at Milkha Singh Sports Complex. The COAS returned to Delhi after interacting with veterans.

Suhag will be succeeded by Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Bipin Rawat.
However, Rawat's selection as the next Army chief has triggered a political storm as it was made superseding two senior officers.