Srinagar, May 2 -- Lieutenant General Balbir Singh on Friday assumed the command of the Army's Srinagar-based strategic XV Corps from Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, who has been appointed as Quarter Master General at the Army headquarters.

In a statement issued, Army's Srinagar based PRO said that Lt Gen Singh had earlier commanded the Victor Force, which looks after counter-insurgency operations in south and central Kashmir.

"Lt Gen Singh is a highly decorated and battle-hardened officer with over 34 years of service. After assuming charge of the new role, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) paid respects at the Chinar War Memorial, honouring the supreme sacrifice of the nation's bravehearts."

In his inaugural address, Lt Gen Singh reaf...