Chandigarh, May 26 -- Lieutenant General Harjeet Singh Sahi has been appointed the Chief of Staff (CoS), Headquarters, Western Command, at Chandimandir Military Station on Tuesday.

According to the Defence PRO, Lt Gen Sahi succeeds Lieutenant General Puneet Ahuja, AVSM, SM, VSM, who has proceeded to assume the appointment of Director General Strategic Planning at Army Headquarters.

On assuming the appointment, Lt Gen Sahi laid a wreath at the Veer Smriti War Memorial and paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.

He reaffirmed his commitment towards enhancing operational preparedness, capability development and the welfare of all ranks, veterans and their families.

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