Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, travelled to military formations in Sukna, West Bengal, and Tezpur, Assam, on October 31, 2026. During the visit, he met officers and troops deployed in these important locations.
The interactions were part of the Eastern Command’s continuing focus on operational readiness and routine engagement with personnel across its area of responsibility. The source describes the locations as strategically important because of their role in the Army’s presence in the northeastern region.
Key formations in Sukna and Tezpur
Sukna is the location of the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps, while Tezpur hosts the headquarters of Gajraj Corps. Both formations are positioned along India’s eastern and northeastern frontiers, where the Army maintains a strong operational focus.
The visits also underlined the value of direct communication between senior leadership and troops carrying out operational duties. Such engagement is a standard way for commanders to assess morale, listen to personnel, and reinforce coordination within the force.
Eastern Command’s operational role
The Indian Army’s Eastern Command is responsible for safeguarding sensitive areas along India’s eastern borders. In this context, the visit reflected the Command’s emphasis on preparedness, vigilance and operational effectiveness in the region.
