Chennai, Sep 3, Sept. 4 -- Lieutenant General Ulhas Kirpekar, AVSM, SM, assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Dakshin Bharat Area, with effect from September 1, 2026. Lt Gen Kirpekar brings extensive operational, staff and instructional experience to the important appointment, having served in diverse roles that have provided him with broad exposure to field operations, planning, administration and military training.On assuming command, the General Officer paid homage to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the Victory War Memorial in Chennai. The solemn ceremony marked the beginning of his tenure and reaffirmed the Indian Army's enduring tradition of remembering and honouring those who made the supreme sacrifice in ser...