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Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM (born 19 October 1963) is a retired general officer of the Indian Army. He last served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Command. He earlier served as the 44th Vice Chief of the Army Staff and as the Director General Military Operations (DGMO). [2] [3] [4]
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Baggavalli Somashekar Raju was born on Saturday, 19 October 1963 (age 58 years; as of 2021) in Baggavalli village, Ajjampura, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, India. He wanted to join the Indian Army from a very young age. After clearing an all-India level entrance exam; BS Raju joined the prestigious Sainik School at Bijapur, Karnataka. After comp...
Beginning of an illustrious career in the Jat Regiment
BS Raju was commissioned in the 11th Battalion of the Jat Regiment. While serving in the unit, he held several important, battalion-based appointments, such as Company Commander, Adjutant and Second in Command. While serving in the Jat Regiment, BS Raju qualified for the helicopter pilot’s training and after completing his training, he became a qualified helicopter pilot. He also served in the United Nations mission in Somalia, where he flew several aerial reconnaissances and patrolling missi...
Holding important posts in the Indian Army
Upon completing his command of 15 Jat, BS Raju was posted as an instructor at the Defence Services Staff College. He was also sent as an instructor to the Army War College at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh. BS Raju, as a Colonel, was posted as the Military Secretary (Legal) at Army Headquarters in Delhi.
Climbing the ladder of promotions
BS Raju was promoted to the rank of Brigadier on 13 June 2011. After getting promoted, BS Raju was sent as the Brigade Commander of the Uri Brigade. After completing his tenure as a Brigade Commander, in 2014, he was posted as the Brigadier General Staff (BGS) of the Indian Army’s Kashmir-based White Knight Corps. He became a Major General on 27 March 2017. Upon receiving the promotion, BS Raju was appointed as the Deputy Director-General of Military Operations (DDGMO). He was, later on, sent...
On 22 November 2022, Lieutenant General BS Raju was awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, by the President of India.Lt Gen BS Raju being presented with the Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal by the President of I...
BS Raju focuses on education a lot. In his hometown, he supports the students, who are studying in the government school and are doing well. In an interview, the President of Baggavalli Gram Pancha...
Apr 29, 2022 · Lt Gen BS Raju’s elevation will be a rare instance of an officer taking over as Vice Chief before heading any of the seven commands of the Army, or becoming a Principal Staff Officer. Raju, who has 19 months of service left before retirement, is expected to serve as an Army Commander later.
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Oct 31, 2023 · New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Decorated army officer Lt Gen B S Raju retired on Tuesday as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of crucial South-Western Command, handing over the charge to Lt Gen...
Apr 29, 2022 · Lt Gen BS Raju will replace Lt Gen Manoj Pande who was appointed the 29th Chief of the Army Staff on April 18. Lt Gen Manoj Pande's term will also begin on May 1.
Feb 22, 2021 · Lt Gen B S Raju, the General-Officer-Commanding of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, will be the new Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army, official sources said on Saturday.
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Apr 30, 2022 · Lt. General B S Raju will take charge as the new Vice Chief of the Army from 1st May 2022. Earlier he was the Director-General of Military Operations during the standoff on the LAC. Lt. Gen. Baggavalli Somashekar Raju will be the Vice Chief of the Army Staff from 01st May 2022.
