Dimapur: Lt Gen HS Sahi on Monday assumed command of the prestigious 3 Corps of Indian Army.
Lt Gen Sahi was commissioned in 23 RAJPUT in December 1988.
An alumnus of Indian Military Academy, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) has attended the Staff Course at DSSC Wellington, Higher Command Course at Army War College Mhow and National Defence College Course at Delhi.
In his last assignment at the Army Headquarters, Lt Gen HS Sahi was handling operational matters of Indian Army.
He has the distinction of being the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Counter Insurgency Force (Kilo) in North Kashmir and during his tenure, the formation excelled in both kinetic and non kinetic domains.
In an illustrious career spanning over 34 years, Lt Gen HS Sahi has served in command and staff tenures in varied operational environments both in India & abroad.
He is a recipient of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Chief of Army Staff and General Officer Commanding in Chief Commendations as a recognition of his professional contribution both during Command and Staff assignments.