Dhiraj Seth
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth is a senior officer in the Indian Army and currently serves as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command. He has a distinguished military career and is responsible for overseeing operations in the southern region of India, including strategic assessments and troop deployments. Recently, he was in the news for touring the forward area units in Gujarat and Rajasthan, where he interacted with troops involved in Operation Sindoor, which successfully neutralized approximately 70 Pakistani drones.
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Dhiraj Seth is the army chief designate who attended the session of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence.
PAC reviews CAG report on Rs 166 crore abandoned defence buildings | India News
India· 2026-07-10
General Dhiraj Seth declared his 'VIJAY' mantra soon after taking over as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
New Army chief’s 'VIJAY' mantra: How India’s land force is preparing for future warsIndia· 2026-07-06
Lt-General Dhiraj Seth stated that the performance of the Rudra brigade was fully validated operationally during the Akhand Prahar drills.
Rudra may change how Army operates: Upgrade likely from ‘Cold Start’ to ‘Cold Strike’ doctrine | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-17
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth said operations under Exercise Trishul validated new weapons, military equipment and procedures.
30,000 troops, 25 ships, fighter jets: India showcases tri-service might in Exercise Trishul - watch | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-13
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth recently toured the forward area units and interacted with troops deployed in the area of operation of the command.
70 Pakistan drones destroyed in Gujarat, Rajasthan during Operation Sindoor | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-18