Pune: General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, made a visit to Headquarters Southern Command, Pune, on Saturday.
General Rawat was received by Lieutenant General SK Saini, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, at Milkha Singh Sports Complex where he interacted with troops of Pune Station. He complimented Southern Command for its professionalism and dedication towards duty while safeguarding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation.
The Army Chief also congratulated the formation for its outstanding contribution in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, especially during the floods in peninsular India in the recent past. He also appreciated the Southern Command for its contribution in exercises with friendly foreign countries and various sports and adventure activities.
His wife Madhulika Rawat, who is president of Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), visited ‘Southern Command Welfare Complex’, accompanied by Neena Saini, regional president, AWWA, Southern Command. She interacted with the wives of all ranks of the station and complimented them for providing rock-solid support to the soldiers manning the frontline.
