The government has also appointed Air Marshal BS Dhanoa as the next chief of the Indian Air Force.
Rawat's remarks assume significance as they come against the backdrop of reports that several rounds of high-level discussions have taken place between the defence and home ministries on the 'need to remove or dilute at least some provisions' of AFSPA. (Photo: PTI/File)
New Delhi: The NDA government on Saturday appointed Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat as the next chief of the India Army.
According to reports, Lt General Rawat belongs to the 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles and is currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army.
The government has also appointed Air Marshal BS Dhanoa as the next chief of the Indian Air Force.
The current Indian Army chief, General Dalbir Singh, and the Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, will retire on 31 December.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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