Veteran infantry officer Lt Gen Ashok Kumar Chaudhary has taken over as Director General Military Operations. He succeeded Lt Gen Anand Mohan Verma who proceeded on his superannuation.

An alumnus of National Defence Academy, Lt Gen Chaudhury was commissioned into the Mahar Regiment of Indian Army in 1974. The officer has been awarded Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishist Seva Medal and the Chief of Army Staff's Commendation for gallantry and distinguished service.