Pakistan tries to ruin legacy of Lt. Gen M.V. Suchindra Kumar as he retires as head of Indian Army's Northern Command

Even as Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra Kumar, relinquished the command of the Indian Army’s Northern Command on Tuesday, an X handle from Pakistan falsely claimed that a formal court of inquiry has been ordered against him in connection with the Pahalgam incident.

In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, there has been a surge in fake news and misinformation originating from Pakistani sources targeting India. This was the latest, targeting a highly decorated Indian Army official.

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These malicious efforts by Pakistan have been focused on spreading false narratives about the Indian Army, fabricating military developments, and manipulating public perception regarding the Kashmir conflict.

The PIB Fact Check, in a X post, clarified that the image ciruclating in the name of ✔️Lt. Gen Kumar is fake. The tweet from Pakistan showed as if the tweet was by India's Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.

"✔No such post has ever been done by the official X handle of
@HQ_IDS_India
(Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff)
✔️Lt. Gen MV Suchendra Kumar has superannuated on 30 Apr 2025," the PIB tweet read.

After completing an illustrious career of four decades in the Indian Army, Lt. Gen Kumar retired on Tuesday. He has been at the forefront of counter-terrorism and insurgency operations in Northern and Eastern Command theatres of the country. His command appointments were all in Jammu and Kashmir, including command of a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, an Infantry Brigade, a Division and a Corps.

He assumed the appointment of GOC-in-C, Northern Command on February 19, 2024. During his command, he provided Strategic guidance and operational oversight for the planning and execution of sustained operations along the northern and western borders, apart from orchestrating counter-terrorism operations in J&K.

“He ensured a balanced operational situation on the borders and hinterland. Under his leadership, training was evolved to align with the changing operational dynamics, preparing personnel for both current and futuristic challenges,” the defence ministry stated in a release.

In his farewell address, he complimented all ranks for their selfless service and exhorted them to continue their good work in the finest traditions of the Indian Army. 

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