Panchkula, May 1 -- The army fraternity is mourning the demise of Lt Gen Depinder Singh, former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Southern Command, and overall commander of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka. Lt Gen Singh passed away in Panchkula on Tuesday at the age of 96.

He had settled in Panchkula many years ago, where several retired Army officers also reside. Those who had spent time with him have described his passing as a great loss to the community.

Recalling his association with Lt Gen Depinder Singh, General V. P. Malik, who served as the 18th Chief of Army Staff during the Kargil War, shared fond memories of the veteran officer. "I had served with him during Operation Paw...