Lt Gen Anoop Shinghal Takes Charge as Director General of the Regiment of Artillery

NEW DELHI, April 1, 2026 — Lieutenant General Anoop Shinghal officially assumed the prestigious appointment of Director General of the Regiment of Artillery today, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the Indian Army’s most critical combat arms.

Upon taking over the high-profile command, Lt Gen Shinghal visited the National War Memorial (NWM) to pay a solemn tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes. By laying a wreath at the eternal flame, he honored the supreme sacrifice and unwavering devotion to duty displayed by the #Bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces.

The General’s assumption of office comes at a time when the Regiment of Artillery is undergoing rapid modernization and indigenization under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, reinforcing its role as a decisive force multiplier on the modern battlefield.