General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as 31st Indian Army chief

General Seth is an accomplished military officer with the rare distinction of heading two operational Army commands along the western front. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla. He was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. Prior to becoming the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), he served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.