Major General Sanil Mohan has officially taken on the role of Commandant at the Command Hospital (Southern Command) in Pune, effective February 1, 2026. This appointment marks a significant step forward in the leadership of one of the Indian Army’s foremost tertiary care medical facilities.
An accomplished alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Major General Mohan has completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the institution. His impressive credentials include his tenure as a highly respected Professor of Anaesthesiology and a skilled Instructor in Trauma Care. Through his career, he has accumulated a wealth of clinical, academic, and administrative experience.
Before his latest appointment, Major General Mohan served as Brigadier Medical with the Sudarshan Chakra Corps. In that role, he was instrumental in enhancing medical readiness and improving trauma response capabilities, particularly in challenging operational environments.
During his address to the staff of Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune, Major General Mohan called upon his colleagues to uphold the highest standards of military medicine. He highlighted the values of compassion, ethical conduct, professional excellence, and a patient-centered approach to care. He affirmed the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing world-class medical services to active personnel, veterans, and their families. In addition, he underscored the necessity of cultivating an environment of continuous learning, innovation, and collaborative teamwork.
Given his distinguished track record, forward-thinking perspective, and strong dedication to clinical excellence, Major General Sanil Mohan’s leadership is anticipated to significantly elevate the operational readiness, academic reputation, and humanitarian mission of the Command Hospital (Southern Command) in Pune.
