The Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor, who is retiring today, said that Pakistan is Aiding and Abetting infiltration of militants into Jammu and Kashmir and expressed apprehension that the attempts of infiltration will increase this summer. Mr. Kapoor after his farewell Guard of Honor in New Delhi, told reporters that the security forces will thwart such attempts and ensure peace and stability. Lt Gen V K Singh, the senior most infantry officer with vast experience in counter-insurgency operations and the present GOC-in charge of Eastern Command, will take over as the next Army Chief tomorrow in place of Mr. Kapoor. Fifty nine-year-old Singh has seen action in the 1971 Bangladesh war and also served in the Military Operations Directorate at the Army Headquarters. He is the recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) for distinguished service while commanding a counter-insurgency force. <br/> <br/><br/> <br/>
News On AIR | March 31, 2010 2:24 PM
Lt Gen V K Singh to take over as next Army Chief