Tezzbuzz Desk- Lieutenant General Shrinanjay Pratap Singh, resident of Karwal Majhgaon, Gorakhpur, has been appointed as the new Chief of Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla i.e. GOC-in-C. This appointment is special for Srinanjay, who has played important responsibilities in the military service, because many generations of his family have been associated with the Indian Army.
Major Dhirendra Pratap Singh, father of Lieutenant General Shrinanjay Pratap Singh, was also an officer in the army. He was posted in Kashmir during the India-Pakistan war of 1965. During this time, he was seriously injured in a landmine explosion. The injury was so serious that one of his legs had to be amputated. Despite this, he maintained indomitable courage and dedication to military service.
Major Dhirendra Pratap Singh was honored for his courage and bravery. Veer Chakra Was awarded. This legacy of his bravery was further carried on by his two sons. His elder son Lieutenant General Veeresh Pratap Singh and younger son Lieutenant General Shrinanjay Pratap Singh are serving on important positions in the Indian Army.
The third generation of the family is also on the path of army.
This family's association with the army has now reached the third generation. Shrinanjay Pratap Singh's son Advait Vikram Singh is undergoing training at the Military Academy. Digvijay Singh of the family has also recently become a lieutenant in the Indian Army. In this way the military tradition of the family is continuing.
Have served in important military posts
Before taking command of ARTRAC Shimla, Lieutenant General Shrinanjay Pratap Singh has held many important responsibilities. He Director General of Defense Intelligence Agency And Deputy Chief of Integrated Defense Staff (Intelligence) Have served on important positions like. His elder brother Lieutenant General Viresh Pratap Singh is also holding important responsibilities in the army and has served on important posts like Adjutant General.
Deep connection with village also
Even after retirement, Major Dhirendra Pratap Singh had a deep connection with his native village Karwal Majhgawa. According to local people, he was the head of the village from 1972 to 1982. After this, from the year 2000 to 2005, his wife Vijay Kumari remained the village head and Major Dhirendra Pratap Singh remained in the role of village head representative.
For the people of the village, this family is considered an example of military service, courage and social engagement. Now with Lieutenant General Shrinanjay Pratap Singh becoming ARTRAC chief, another important chapter has been added to the achievements of this military family of Gorakhpur.