Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 30 September 2025
Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, PhD, today relinquished command of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) after a distinguished tenure marked by operational excellence, infrastructure development, and strengthened community outreach. He will assume command of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) from 1 October 2025.
The CINCAN expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Union Territory Administration for their support in enabling smooth execution of operational and welfare initiatives.
During his tenure, Lt Gen Rana spearheaded several initiatives enhancing operational preparedness and integration across the Islands. Notably, the ANC launched the maiden national integ