lieutenant General Philip Campose, who took over as the GOC-in C of the Western Command early this month, on Tuesday paid courtesy calls on Parkash Singh Badal, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Shivraj V Patil, Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh and Jagannath Pahadia, Governor of Haryana.
The newly appointed Army Commander discussed issues of mutual interest pertaining to Punjab and Haryana respectively during his visit. He highlighted the need for enhancing resettlement opportunities for retiring Army personnel. Issues regarding training of youth for recruitment as officers in the Indian Army and assistance for disaster relief were also discussed. lt General Campose will meet Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday.