Anil Kumar Bhatt

Lieutenant General Anil Kumar Bhatt, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM was the Military Secretary of the Indian Army.[1] Prior to this, he served as the 47th Commander, XV Corps of the Indian Army between 1 February 2018 and 7 February 2019. He assumed the post from Lt General Jaswinder Singh Sandhu.[2][3][4]

Lieutenant General Anil Kumar Bhatt UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM
Born	Khatwar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Allegiance	India
Service/branch	Indian Army
Years of service	1981 - 2020
Rank	Lieutenant General
Service number	IC-40022F
Unit	9 Gorkha Rifles
Commands held	XV Corps 21 Mountain Division
Awards	Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal Vishisht Seva Medal

Early life and education

Bhatt was born in Khatwar village of Tehri Garhwal district, in Uttarakhand.[5] He is alumnus of St. George's College, Mussoorie; Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and Staff College, Camberley, United Kingdom.[2][6]

Career

Bhatt was commissioned into 9 Gorkha Rifles (Chindits) in 1981. He has served three times in Jammu and Kashmir. He has held several important posts including Commander of 21 Mountain Division (Rangiya); Director General of Military Operations (DGMO); Additional Director General of CAB (Complaint and Advisory Board) at Army HQ and an instructor at Commando School, Belgaum. He is also the Colonel of the Regiment for 9 Gorkha Rifles and has represented India as the deputy Force Provost Marshal in Lebanon.[2][7][8][9]

During his career of 36 years, he has been awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal in 2019 for many successful operations, including elimination of the highest number of militants — 259 — in a year over a decade.[10][11] Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2015), Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal for his service.[12]

Honours and decorations

Uttam Yudh Seva Medal		Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Sena Medal	Vishisht Seva Medal	Special Service Medal	Operation Parakram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal	High Altitude Service Medal	Videsh Seva Medal	50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal	20 Years Long Service Medal	9 Years Long Service Medal	UNIFIL

References

1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/president-awards-gallantry-awards-to-armed-forces-personnel/articleshow/68483657.cms
2. "Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt takes charge of Chinar Corps". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 2018-02-01. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
3. "Military appoints Lt Gen AK Bhatt as new director general of military ops". hindustantimes.com/. 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
4. "Lt Gen AK Bhatt takes charge as GOC 15 Corps". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. 2018-02-01. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
5. "Top positions in country's security establishments helmed by men from Uttarakhand - Times of India". Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
6. "Mussoorie school alumnus is new DGMO - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
7. "14 officers approved for rank of Lt General, 5 from Gorkha Rifles". The Indian Express. 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
8. "h11". sainiksamachar.nic.in. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
9. "Lt General AK Bhatt appointed as new DGMO - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
10. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/lt-gen-dhillon-is-15-corps-goc/726341.html. Missing or empty |title= (help)
11. "Press Information Bureau". pib.nic.in.
12. "Press Information Bureau: Government of India news site, PIB Mumbai website, PIB Mumbai, Press Information Bureau, PIB, India's Official media agency, Government of India press releases, PIB photographs, PIB photos, Press Conferences in Mumbai, Union Minister Press Conference, Marathi press releases, PIB features, Bharat Nirman Public Information Campaign, Public Information Campaign, Bharat Nirman Campaign, Public Information Campaign, Indian Government press releases, PIB Western Region". pibmumbai.gov.in. Retrieved 2018-07-05.