Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Lt Gen V. Sreehari Takes Command of Dakshin Bharat Area
Lt Gen V. Sreehari is now the top commander of the Dakshin Bharat Area, which covers a large part of South India and some nearby areas.
He has been in the army since 1987, starting in the infantry and later joining the special forces.
He has served in tough places like the Siachen Glacier and even in a UN mission.
He's received awards for his service and has held important jobs, making him a highly experienced leader.
He has taken over a key role in protecting the region.
Lt Gen V. Sreehari has taken over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Dakshin Bharat Area.
The Dakshin Bharat Area includes Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
Lt Gen Sreehari was commissioned into the 16 Sikh Light Infantry in June 1987 and later joined the Parachute Regiment.
He has held key positions, including commanding a Para Special Forces Battalion and serving in a United Nations mission.
Lt Gen Sreehari has received multiple awards for his service, including the Shaurya Chakra and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.
- Who
- Lt Gen V. Sreehari
- What
- Lt Gen V. Sreehari assumed command of Dakshin Bharat Area.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Where
- Dakshin Bharat Area (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep).
- Why
- The article does not explicitly state a reason for the change in command.
- New Position
- General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Dakshin Bharat Area
- Commissioned
- June 13, 1987
- Units Commanded
- Para Special Forces Battalion
- Awards
- Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
- Education
- MSc, M.A. from Madras University, Osmania University
