Deependra Singh Hooda
Lieutenant General Deependra Singh Hooda, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM & Bar, ADC (born 12 November 1956) is the former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian army's Northern Command. The General Officer was the Northern Army Commander during the 'surgical strike' in September 2016. He is most prominently known for his views on Kashmir with a strong emphasis on human rights. With a career spanning forty years, he has served on both the Northern and Eastern borders of India.
Lieutenant General Deependra Singh Hooda | |
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| Born | 12 November 1956 |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service/ | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 15 December 1976 - 30 November 2016 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 4/4 Gorkha Rifles |
| Commands held | Northern Army 16 Corps |
| Battles/wars | Kargil War |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal (Bar) |
| Spouse(s) | Rashmi Hooda |
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