Synopsis
The Army is finalising a court of inquiry into a bitter tussle between top two generals of the crucial Jaipur-based South Western Command. The “serious” allegations and counter-allegations range from administrative lapses and major functional troubles to even misuse of authority on certain fronts. The two warring generals withdrew their complaints against each other on Tuesday.
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Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane speaks during the 73rd Army Day Parade, at Parade Ground in New Delhi, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021
(This story originally appeared in on Feb 03, 2021)NEW DELHI: The Army is finalising a court of inquiry (CoI) into a bitter tussle between top two generals of the crucial Jaipur-based South Western Command (SWC) an unprecedented development in the top echelons of the over-13-lakh-strong force in recent history.
The News Scroll 03 February 2021
Last Updated at 5:31 pm | Source: PTI
Army orders probe into lingering rift between two generals in South Western Command Outlook February 03, 2021 17:31 IST Army orders probe into lingering rift between two generals in South Western Command outlookindia.com 1970-01-01T05:30:00+0530
New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) In a rare move, the Army has ordered a Court of Inquiry (CoI) to look into a lingering rift between two generals of the Jaipur-headquartered South Western Command over a range of issues relating to the overall functioning of the crucial formation, authoritative sources said.
Chief of the command Lt Gen Alok Kler and his deputy Lt Gen KK Repswal are at loggerheads for the past several months over the role, charter and duties of various appointments as well as on running of the command that takes care of security along the borders in Rajasthan and Punjab.
Synopsis
Sources have told ET that the court of inquiry (COI) has been initiated at the Central Army Command on a series of allegations and cross allegations between South Western Army Commander Lt Gen Alok Kler and his deputy Lt Gen KK Repswal. It is being conducted by Lt Gen IS Ghuman, the Central Army Commander who is senior to both the officers involved.
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NEW DELHI: A formal court of inquiry has been ordered after a rare rift in top ranks of the Indian Army over the functioning of the South Western Command, a vital military formation that looks after the border security of Rajasthan and parts of Punjab.