Lt Gen VS Tonk takes command of Vajra Corps

Thursday, August 21, 2008, 15:33 [IST]

Jalandhar, Aug 21 (UNI) Lt Gen V S Tonk today took the charge of GOC of Vajra Corps from Lt Gen S S Kumar, who is taking over as QMG at Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army), New Delhi.

Lt Gen V S Tonk is an alumnus of Sainik School, Kunjpura and Indian Military Academy. He was commissioned on November 14, 1971 into The Rajput Regiment.

The General Officer has commanded his Battalion, an Infantry Brigade and a Mountain Division. Prior to this he was posted at the Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army), New Delhi.

During his illustrious career, the Gereral Officer has held various important staff, instructional and command assignments.

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