GOC 3 Corps Lt Gen MS Dadwal paid a farewell visit to Kohima garrison before moving out on his new assignment as deputy chief of Army Staff at Delhi, informed a defence release.
The general was received at Kohima by Maj Gen JP Nehra, IGAR (North), followed by an address to the officers of the formation.
The GOC complimented the officers for their exceptional display of professionalism and dedication in discharging their duties. The general also called on Governor K Sankaranarayanan and assured the latter that the security forces would continue to extend full cooperation to the civil administration in addition to their duties to ensure that peace prevails within Nagaland.
Meanwhile, according to Defence sources, Lt. Gen. R.K. Lumba will take over as the new GOC 3 Corps. Lt.Gen Lumba was the Commander of Higher Command Wing of the Army War College at Mhow.
Monday, October 5, 2026