Major General Kaushik Mukherjee takes charge of ‘Ace of Spades’ division in Jammu and Kashmir

Major Gen Mukherjee assumed command of the ‘Ace of Spades’ division, also known as 25 Infantry division which has its headquarters in Rajouri town, from Maj Gen Gaurav Rishi, the officials said.

Maj Gen Kaushik Mukherjee, SM, assumed command of the Ace of Spades Division from Maj Gen Gaurav Rishi, SC, SM.

Credit: X/@Whiteknight_IA

Jammu: Major General Kaushik Mukherjee has taken over as the general officer commanding of the strategic ‘Ace of Spades’ division entrusted with guarding the LoC in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.

Maj Gen Mukherjee assumed command of the ‘Ace of Spades’ division, also known as 25 Infantry division which has its headquarters in Rajouri town, from Maj Gen Gaurav Rishi, the officials said.

In a post on X, Jammu-based White Knight Corps said Maj Gen Mukherjee, after taking over the charge, urged all ranks to “pursue operational excellence and maintain combat readiness for any contingency”.