New Delhi, June 23 -- In a gesture symbolising both his distinguished career roots and his commitment to the entire Indian Army, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has assumed the appointment of Honorary Colonel of the Regiment of the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles and the Ladakh Scouts.

The formal induction took place during a poignant ceremonial event, where Lieutenant General MP Singh, the current Colonel of the Regiment, presented the ceremonial baton to the COAS. This passing of the baton signifies the deep, enduring connection between the Army Chief and the historic regiments he once served.

In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), confirmed the appointment of Honorar...