Change of baton at IGAR (S)
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 23 2011:
Maj Gen UK Gurung,YSM has taken over as the Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) from Major General CA Krishnan, AVSM today.
Maj Gen UK Gurung arrived from New Delhi on September 20, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .
He is an alumni of National Defence College and graduate of DSSC Wellington.
He has commanded an operational Headquarters in J&K and has held many distinguished command and staff appointment of the Indian Army.
The press release added, he is a highly qualified officer who has been handpicked for the important assignment.
Maj Gen CA Krishnan relinquished his command as IGAR (S) after a very eventful and 'fruitful tenure which saw Hqs IGAR(S) attain new pinnacles of glory, it added.
Maj Gen CA Krishnan and Mrs Krishnan were given a warm farewell during a simple ceremony held at Mantripukhri today.
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During his farewell ceremony, he appealed to the people of Manipur to participate in the peace process, hand in hand with Assam Rifles and Army.
He expressed his gratitude to all sections of people including civil administration, Government of Manipur and members of the media of Manipur for their unstinted support, constructive criticism and affection.
He also congratulated the new IGAR(S) on taking over the baton and wished him good luck for his tenure in Manipur.