Army Chief reviews preparedness of Southern Army Command

September 11, 2012 17:56

Army Chief General Bikram Singh today reviewed the overall preparedness of Pune-based Southern Army Command and held interactions with senior officials there over various issues and challenges being faced by the force.

On a two-day tour to the Southern Command, General Singh will be visiting National Defence Academy at Khadakvasla and Bhopal-based Sudarshan Chakra Corps.

"The Army Chief interacted with senior functionaries of Southern Command and addressed the officers on contemporary challenges facing the Army. He was accompanied by Southern Army Commander Lt Gen A K Singh," officials said here.

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