Lt Gen Bakshi and Hariz awarded PSVM
January 25, 2017 21:47
Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi and Lieutenant General P M Hariz, who were superseded by General Bipin Rawat in the race for army chief, have been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal.
PVSM is awarded to officers for their meritorious service.
Bakshi, who heads army's crucial Eastern Command that looks after the eastern border adjoining China and army anti-insurgency operation in the north east, and P M Hariz, Commander-in-chief of the Southern Command, were superseded by Rawat for the army's top post.
Apart from Bakshi and Hariz, 18 officers of Lt Gen rank were awarded PVSM. This also comprises three retired officers.
Image: Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi
PVSM is awarded to officers for their meritorious service.
Bakshi, who heads army's crucial Eastern Command that looks after the eastern border adjoining China and army anti-insurgency operation in the north east, and P M Hariz, Commander-in-chief of the Southern Command, were superseded by Rawat for the army's top post.
Apart from Bakshi and Hariz, 18 officers of Lt Gen rank were awarded PVSM. This also comprises three retired officers.
Image: Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi
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