Lt Gen VMB Krishnan Takes Charge as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command

KOLKATA, April 1, 2026 — Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, officially assumed the prestigious appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Eastern Command today.

Upon his arrival at the Eastern Command headquarters, the General Officer began his tenure with a solemn tribute to the fallen heroes at the Eastern Command War Memorial in Kolkata Military Station.

During the ceremony, he laid a wreath in honor of the “Bravehearts” who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Following the memorial service, Lt Gen Krishnan reviewed an impressive Guard of Honour, marking the formal commencement of his leadership over one of the Indian Army’s most strategically significant commands.

A highly decorated officer with a distinguished career, his transition into this role comes at a vital time for regional security.

The General Officer expressed his commitment to maintaining high operational readiness and upholding the storied traditions of the Eastern Command as he takes the helm of its vast theater of operations.