Lt Gen Atulya Solankey takes over reins of Sudarshan Chakra Corps
| Date :26-Jul-2020 |
Lieutenant General Atulya Solankey, Sena Medal.
Staff Reporter ;
Lieutenant General Atulya Solankey, Sena Medal, took over the reins of Sudarshan Chakra Corps on Saturday as the 25th General Officer Commanding. An alumnus of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Lieutenant General Atulya Solankey was commissioned into the Eleventh Gorkha Rifles in 1984.
In a career spanning over 35 years, he has tenanted active combat roles at respective stages of command in the Army. The General has a distinct service profile, having attended various prestigious courses including the Defence Services Staff Course at Wellington, Naval Higher Command Course and National Defence Course at Delhi.
He brings with him vast experience of varied military theatres ranging from Northern Borders, Deserts, Line of Control and Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism operations. Prior to taking over the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, he was the Chief of Staff at Army Training Command, Shimla. The General Officer has been awarded Sena Medal and Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card for his distinguished service. On the eve of taking over the prestigious Sudarshan Chakra Corps, Corps Commander extended his warm greetings to all ranks, Veer Naris and veterans as well as their family members.