Lt Gen VMB Krishnan Assumes Eastern Command Leadership

Lt Gen VMB Krishnan assumed command of Eastern Command on 01 April 2026, succeeding Lt Gen RC Tiwari who superannuated.
Commissioned in 1988, Krishnan brings four decades of experience including command roles in Siachen and Brahmastra Corps.
Previously served as Quarter Master General, spearheading supply chain reforms and enhancing combat readiness.
Emphasized operational preparedness, jointness, and technological integration for Eastern theatre stability.