Lt Gen Abhay Krishna, AVSM, SM, VSM, an Infantry Officer from the Rajputana Rifles has taken over the command of Spear Corps from Lt Gen Bipin Rawat, who is proceeding to another assignment as GOC, MG&G Area.
A press release informed that Lt Gen Bipin Rawat has conveyed his deep appreciation and gratitude to the people of the North East for their wholehearted support and cooperation during his tenure as the GOC of Spear Corps.
Lt Gen Abhay Krishna did his schooling from St Xavier’s Patna and is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. He passed out from Indian Military Academy in June 1980. The General Officer has rich experience in deserts of Rajasthan, plains of Punjab, mountains and high altitude areas of Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim and North East, the release said. He has had a career spanning various command, staff and instructional appointments.
Besides commanding an Infantry Battalion, an Infantry Brigade and a Mountain Division, he has also served in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Mozambique, Rwanda & Burundi.
The General Officer has extended his warm greetings to the people of the North East region, the release added.