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LIEUTENANT GENERAL MOHIT MALHOTRA, ASSUMES COMMAND OF JAIPUR BASED SOUTH WESTERN COMMAND
Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra Takes Command of South Western Command
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra, AVSM, SM has assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Command.
Commissioned into the 47 Armoured Regiment in June 1989, he brings over thirty-seven years of distinguished service.
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Indian Army Leadership Changes
Understanding leadership transitions in the Indian Army is crucial for analyzing military strategy and national security. UPSC may ask about the implications of such appointments on operational readiness and defence policies.
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