The Sapta Shakti Command, the seventh and youngest command of the Indian Army, witnessed a change of guard as Lt. Gen Gyan Bhushan passed over the reins of command to Lt. Gen Arun Kumar Sahni on Tuesday here.
Lt. Gen Bhushan, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the command, was given a guard of honour at the command headquarters at the Jaipur military station here.
“It’s a matter of great pride and honour for me to have served in the Indian army for the last 40 years. On the eve of relinquishing the command, I wish to convey my sincerest gratitude...to all ranks of Sapta Shakti Command,” said Lt. Gen Bhushan.
Lt. Gen. A.K. Sahni, recipient of the Seva Medal and Vishishta Seva Medal and an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy, will assume charge on Wednesday.