Top Army commander Lt Gen DP Pandey awarded for winning hearts and breaking the chain of violence in Kashmir

Lt Gen DP Pandey has been rewarded with the prestigious Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM) in recognition of his tenure as Chinar Corps Commander on the 73rd Republic Day of India. 

Srinagar: Breaking the chain of violence in Kashmir and strengthening the relationship between the Army and the common man is a prime job of a General in Kashmir who heads the 15th Corp of Kashmir. 

Lt Gen DP Pandey, who heads the Srinagar-based 15 Corps (Chinar Corps) of the Indian Army, has remained very close to the common Kashmiri Awam here.

Besides fighting the menace of terrorism, this General believes that reaching out to innocent people and engaging with youths is very necessary and need of hour so that a strong nation can build.