Indian General M.V., the general of the northern command, Suchindra Kumar, is under a high-level inquiry by the Indian army.
Serving as Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy), he stands charged with releasing very sensitive and classified material.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has given a six week time limit for the inquiry, according to Indian media sources.
Lieutenant Indian General M.V. in February 2024. After General Upendra Dwivedi was appointed commander of Army Headquarters, Suchindra Kumar took over.
Before, he was Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) as well as commander of the White Knight Corps of the Indian Army.
Having received the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for outstanding employment, he graduated from the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.
The probe seeks to find whether any external pressures were at play and how sensitive data was made public.
Official are looking seriously at his exchanges and contacts throughout his time as Deputy Chief of Army Staff.
To determine the scope of the data breach, security agencies are going over classified papers and electronic records.
The Indian Army is considering this event as a significant violation of military protocol and national security.
Senior government staff are constantly watching the situation to stop more leaks of sensitive military data.
During his time in the Northern Command, he made vital strategic judgments regarding national defense and border protection.
Military experts think the case might have important consequences for India’s intelligence operations and defense policies.
Senior military personnel and security and counterintelligence experts world wide should constitute a committee on this.
Moreover, he is anticipated to face litigation or disciplinary action.
India’s defense establishment is going through further motions to stop future leaks of sensitive military data.
