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Marwah takes over as commander of 15th Corps

Published: Monday, Nov 30, 2009, 17:13 IST
Place: Srinagar | Agency: PIB

Lt Gen NC Marwah today assumed charge as Corps commander of Srinagar-based 15th Corps succeeding Lt Gen Bikram Singh.

Singh handed over the command of the prestigious Chinar Corps to Marwah at a simple ceremony held in the corps. Singh proceeds to Army Headquarters as director general staff duties.

Before transferring of charge, both the general officers laid floral wreaths at the Corps War Memorial and paid rich tributes to the brave martyrs of the Corps.

Marwah, an alumni of National Defence Academy, was commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment in 1973. A graduate of Defence Services Staff College and College of Defence Management, the general officer had varied command and staff appointments during his career spanning 36 years.

He was additional director General Military Operations prior to assuming command of Chinar Corps.

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