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Images: General VK Singh bids farewell, hands over charge

May 31, 2012   (5 images)

General VK Singh, who took over the reins of the Army two years ago, retired as Army chief today bringing to an end a controversial tenure that was marred by rows over his age and fissures between the civilian government and military brass. As the outgoing Army Chief he paid homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial for the Indian soldiers. After that he inspected a guard of honour on the lawns of South Block and soon after handed over charge to General Bikram Singh, going back to being an ordinary citizen.

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General VK Singh hands over charge to General Bikram Singh at the Change of Guard ceremony today. Courtesy: Shiv Aroor

 

India's outgoing army chief, General Vijay Kumar Singh inspects a guard of honor in New Delhi. AP

 

India's outgoing army chief, Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh prepares to leave after inspecting a guard of honor. AP

 

India's outgoing army chief, Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh leaves after inspecting a guard of honor . AP

 

General VK Singh's pays homage at the Amar Jawan Jyot. Image courtesy Shiv Aroor on Twitter