Lieutenant-General Bikram Singh Took Charge As The New Army Chief Of India

Last week General Bikram Singh took charge as the new Army Chief of Indian Army from General General Vijay Kumar Singh who retired on the same day after  successfully completing 42 years of distinguished service in the Indian army.

Lt-Gen Bikram Singh

The appointment of Bikram Singh comes at a time when the Army looks in disorder as it is badly hit by infightings and scandals. His appointment was challenged in Supreme Court too. Lt-Gen Bikram Singh remained as chief-designate for the last three months because of severe resistance to his appointment.

During his forty years career, Punjab Public School alumni, General Bikram Singh handled various high profile command and projects. He was involved in various controversies too. There was serious question on his leadership quality when his troops were engaged in indiscipline during his tenure in Congo on a UN mission. He was also involved in an illegal encounter in Jammu and Kashmir in 2001.

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