Lt Gen DP Singh Pinned By Army Officer-Daughters As He Takes New Role

The daughters of Lieutenant General D P Singh proudly pipped him as he assumed command of the Pune-based Military Intelligence Training School and Depot (MINTSD) earlier this month. The Indian Army described the moment as ‘rare and inspiring’ and said it “highlights the spirit of Nari Shakti within the Armed Forces," in a statement on X. Lt Gen Singh took over the command from Lt Gen Pradeep Kumar Chahal.

Lieutenant General D P Singh Takes Charge

Lt Gen DP Singh took over the command of MINTSD from Lt Gen Pradeep Kumar Chahal, AVSM, who served the nation and Indian Army for almost four decades. In a post on X, the Army Training Command shared a heartwarming and historic moment when Lt Gen Singh's daughters pipped him as he assumed the new role.

"𝐃𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫"

In a rare and inspiring moment, which marked a significant milestone in the career of Lt Gen DP Singh, SM, the officer was proudly pipped by his two daughters, both serving officers in the Indian Army on his recent promotion… pic.twitter.com/AqgmpJxoCv

— Army Training Command, Indian Army (@artrac_ia) November 3, 2024

“This historic occasion not only reminds the strength, dedication, and legacy carried forward by women in uniform but also highlights the spirit of Nari Shakti within our Armed Forces," the Army Training Command said. It was not only a significant moment for Lt Gen Singh but also for his daughters, who became a symbol of empowerment.

Gen DP is privileged to have this great honour!
Special congratulations to the heroine of the great saga, Mrs DP, for being the soldier behind three soldiers!!

— R Sreenivas VSM (@AdmSreenivas) November 3, 2024

Marvellous
What can be better moment than this for parents

— Dr. S. K. Jha CMD MIDHANI (@CMD_MIDHANI) November 3, 2024

Lt Gen Singh's wife was also present. The family stood in pride as they celebrated the symbolic milestone together. Social media users praised the moment as a testament to dedication and legacy.