Lt Gen Devraj Anbu takes charge as new GOC of 4 corps

TEZPUR (ASSAM),: Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu today took over charge of the Gajaraj Corps in 4 Corps here today.

He took charge from outgoing commander GOC Lt Gen Sarath Chand, a defence release said here.

Lt.Ge. Anbu Commissioned in the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment in June 1980 has had a distinguished military career in which he has executed important Command and Staff appointments in India and abroad.

He has participated in Indian Peace Keeping Operations (IPKF) in Sri Lanka, United Nations Peace Keeping in Namibia, Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorist operations in Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir.

He was awarded the Sena Medal Gallantry for operation in Siachen Glacier.

The General has also been awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Yudh Seva Medal for his distinguished service, the release added.