Lt Gen Dalbir Singh bids farewell to Eastern Command

Kolkata: Ahead of assuming charge as the Vice Chief of Army Staff at the Army Headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday, Lt Gen Dalbir Singh today bade farewell to the Eastern Command in Kolkata. In his farewell message to all ranks, Singh, who was General Officer Commanding of the Eastern Command since 16 June 2012, emphasised on the need for maintaining operational readiness and efficient logistics, upholding of values and traditions of the Indian Army and creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and confidence.[caption id=“attachment_1316423” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Lt Gen Dalbir Singh. Image courtesy PIB[/caption] Singh’s elevation to the post of Vice-Chief of Army Staff was being seen as a precursor to his elevation as the next Army chief when incumbent General Bikram Singh retires in August. Lt Gen MMS Rai, at present Chief of Staff of South Western Command, will take over as the next chief of Eastern Command in Kolkata on Wednesday. PTI