Lt Gen Amit Kabthiyal Assumes Command of Vajra Corps to Bolster Border Security
JALANDHAR, APRIL 02: In a significant transition of military leadership, Lt Gen Amit Kabthiyal, YSM, SM, has officially taken over the command of the prestigious Vajra Corps, famously known as the ‘Defenders of Punjab,’ succeeding Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, AVSM, VSM.
Upon assuming his new role, the Corps Commander visited the Vajra Shaurya Sthal to lay a wreath and pay solemn homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
Lt Gen Kabthiyal expressed his gratitude to his predecessor for establishing a robust foundation for transformative change and maintaining peak operational standards.
He further exhorted all ranks to remain steadfast in their operational readiness, urging them to adapt to the evolving security landscape while contributing proactively to the broader goals of nation-building.
A highly decorated officer from the Garhwal Rifles, Lt Gen Amit Kabthiyal brings over three decades of distinguished service and a wealth of tactical expertise to the Vajra Corps.
His extensive operational portfolio includes pivotal roles in Counter-Insurgency (CI) operations, assignments along the Line of Control (LC), and active participation in major missions such as Operations Rakshak, Vijay, and Parakram.
With a career further enriched by key command, staff, and international tenures, the General’s decisive leadership is expected to provide a steady hand for the “Thunderbolt” division.
His arrival signals a continued commitment to a resilient and relentless defense posture along India’s critical western borders.