Lt Gen Balbir Singh to Lead Srinagar-based 15 Corps from May 1
By Wani Majid
Srinagar April 28,2026:- Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava is new Quarter Master General Army HQLieutenant General Balbir Singh, an old hand and a highly experienced officer with deep roots in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism (CI/CT) operations in Jammu and Kashmir, is set to take over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the strategically vital 15 Corps, also known as Chinar Corps, on May 1.
The 15 Corps headquartered in Srinagar is responsible for safeguarding the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir and overseeing internal security operations across the Valley.
Lt Gen Balbir Singh’s appointment comes at a time when the Union Territory continues to focus on maintaining stability following significant counter-terror operations in recent years.
Geographic ReferenceHe was presently Major General General Staff (MGGS) Northern Command and after elevation, got posted as GOC 15 Corps.