Lt Gen AK Sharma

Jammu, October 9

Lt Gen AK Sharma assumed command of the elite White Knight Corps (16 Corps) from Lt Gen RR Nimbhorkar, who is proceeding on posting after being in command for 14 months.In his farewell message, Lt General Nimbhorkar complimented all ranks of 16 Corps for their professionalism and dedication and thanked the civil administration for the excellent synergy with the armed forces.Lt General Sharma, was commissioned in 1980 into 2 Sikh Regiment, a unit which he later commanded on the Line of Control and during Operation Parakram. An alumnus of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Army War College and National Defence College, he has also attended Terrorism and Security Studies Course in Germany. He commanded the Mountain Brigade in the North-East, an Infantry Brigade Group in UN Mission in Congo and the Counter Insurgency Force in J&K.Lt General Sharma has been decorated with Yudh Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card. On taking over, he exhorted all ranks of the 16 Corps to continue with the same zeal and enthusiasm and always be combat-ready. — TNS