Lt Gen V Sreehari assumes charge as GOC of Dakshin Bharat Area
A highly decorated officer with over three decades of service, Lt Gen Sreehari was commissioned into the 16 Sikh Light Infantry in 1987 and later joined the elite Para Regiment in 1992. He has commanded units in some of the most challenging terrains, including a Para Special Forces Battalion during Operation Rakshak, the Base Camp at Siachen Glacier, a Strike Corps Infantry Brigade, and a Mountain Division in the Northeast.
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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Lt Gen V Sreehari assumes charge as GOC of Dakshin Bharat Area
HYDERABAD: Lieutenant General V Sreehari, AVSM, SC, SM, has assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Dakshin Bharat Area with effect from August 1. The formation encompasses the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep. A highly decorated officer with over three decades of service, Lt Gen Sreehari was commissioned into the 16 Sikh Light Infantry in 1987 and later joined the elite Para Regiment in 1992. He has commanded units in some of the most challenging terrains, including a Para Special Forces Battalion during Operation Rakshak, the Base Camp at Siachen Glacier, a Strike Corps Infantry Brigade, and a Mountain Division in the Northeast.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Lt Gen V Sreehari Assumes Command of Dakshin Bharat Area
Secunderabad: The Indian Army is reaffirming its commitment to strong leadership in protecting national integrity and maintaining operational readiness in the southern region. In this context, Lieutenant General V. Sreehari, AVSM, SC, SM, has taken over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Dakshin Bharat Area, which includes Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep. A distinguished alumnus of Sainik School Amaravati Nagar, the National Defence Academy in Khadakvasla, and the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, Lt Gen Sreehari was commissioned into the 16 Sikh Light Infantry on June 13, 1987. In August 1992, he joined the elite Parachute Regiment and subsequently commanded the Para Special Forces Battalion during Operation RAKSHAK. He has led various units in challenging environments, including the Siachen Glacier, a Strike Corps Infantry Brigade, and a Mountain Division in the Northeast. In addition to his operational roles, Lt Gen Sreehari served in a United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo and held important instructional positions at the Junior Leaders Wing in Belgaum and the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington. Throughout his career, Lt Gen Sreehari has occupied high-level staff positions, including Director General of Recruiting, Director General of Manpower Planning and Personnel Services at the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army), Major General of General Staff at Eastern Command, and Deputy Inspector General of Personnel at the Directorate General of Assam Rifles. He earned a Master of Science in Defence Studies from Madras University, a Master's in Management Studies from Osmania University, and a Master of Philosophy from Madras University. Lt Gen Sreehari's exceptional service has been recognized with the Shaurya Chakra (1998), Sena Medal (2021), and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2023), as well as commendation cards from the Chiefs of Integrated Staff Committee and Army Staff. Hailing from Wandoor, Malappuram, Kerala, he is the son of the late Petty Officer M. Velayudhan Nair and Sulochana Nair. His wife, Uma Sreehari, is a homemaker from Muvattupuzha, and their daughter is professionally based in Puducherry.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Lt Gen V Sreehari is new GOC, Dakshin Bharat Area
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Chennai, Jul 31 (PTI) Lieutenant General V Sreehari has taken over as the new General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area, an official release here said on Thursday. The Dakshin Bharat Area is the Indian Army formation covering peninsular India–Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and the two UTs of Puducherry and Lakshadweep. The General Officer is the son of late Petty Officer M Velayudhan Nair and Sulochana Nair of Naduvath, Wandoor, Malappuram, Kerala, the release said. He is an alumnus of Sainik School Amaravati Nagar, National Defence Academy Khadakvasla and the Indian Military Academy Dehradun. He was commissioned into the new raising 16 Sikh Light Infantry Battalion in 1987 and subsequently converted to the Para Regiment in Aug 1992. He has experience of serving in the Northern, Eastern and Southern parts of the country as well as in a UN Mission abroad. He commanded a Para Special Forces Battalion in Operation Rakshak, Base Camp at Siachen Glacier, an Infantry Brigade in a Strike Corps and a Mountain Division in the North East, the release stated. Sreehari had served as an instructor at the Junior Leaders Wing, Belgaum & Directing Staff & Senior Instructor at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He holds a master's degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University, Masters in Management Studies from Osmania University and M Phil from Madras University. He was awarded with Shaurya Chakra in 1998 while serving with 31 Rashtriya Rifles (Commando), Sena Medal (Distinguished Services) in 2021 for command of his division and an Ati Visisht Seva Medal in 2023. He is also a recipient of the Chief of Integrated Staff Committee Commendation Card in 2009 and the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card in 2013. PTI JSP SA (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 20:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
