
As a representative of the Chief of the Army Staff (strategy), General Lieutenant Rajiv Ghai was appointed, who contacted Pakistan about a ceasefire during Indian strikes at the Pakistani air base Sindoor.
Lieutenant Gen Ghai will continue to work in his current role as CEO of military operations (DGMO), the Ministry of Defense announced on Monday 9 June.
Who are DGMOS and representatives of the chief of the army staff (strategy)?
DGMOs are higher officials of the Indian Army, usually in the rank of General Lieutenant, responsible for supervision of all military operations in India and along its borders.
The new role of General Ghai – a deputy boss (strategy) – is in the meantime a relatively new but critical position within the Indian army, created to supervise key branches such as operations and intelligence director, is relatively new but critical positions. It is considered one of the most important appointments in the structure of the strategic command of the army, PTI said.
Military Career General Lieutenant Rajiva Ghai
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai took the lead as CEO of military operations (DGMO) 25 October last year. The head officer from the Kumaon Regiment, Lieutenant Gen Ghai, held several key operational orders during his career.
Before his current role, LT gen Ghai served as a general officer of the commanding (GOC) Chinar Corps, where he led critical contrast operations in Jammu and Kashmir. His leadership in a high -pressure environment brought him a broad recognition.
On June 4, the LT gen Ghai also won the Uttam Yudh Seva (Uysm) medal during the defense inviteret 2025 (Phase II), which recognized its significant service.
In the press briefing 12 May, a few days after the enmity with Pakistan after the Sindoor operation, the LT gen Ghai emphasized the readiness and coordinated reaction of the Indian Armed Forces.
Operation included accurate strikes against terrorist targets without crossing the line of control or international borders. Interestingly, the representative of the Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy) now used the analogy of “Ashes to Ashes” to describe how India used its multilayer air defense systems to neutralize incoming aerial threats from Pakistan.
Visit Lt Gen Ghai in Manipur
At the beginning of this year, LT Gen Ghai also visited manipur manipur around February on February to assess the security situation in the state, especially along the Indo-amanmar border (IMB). During his visit, he organized meetings with key civil servants, including Governor Manipure, Ajay Kumar Bhall, State Security Advisor, Chief Secretary and CEO of the Police. The visit to the region with the conflict focused on reviewing the operational readiness of the Indian Army and assess the status of ongoing border infrastructure projects.
During his visit to the manipure, the LT gen Ghai stressed the importance of “approach throughout the government” to manage security problems in the region. According to the previous statement of the Ministry of Defense, the discussion focused on normalizing the prevailing situation, strengthening border management and strengthening security infrastructure along the IMB.
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