Lt Gen Bakshi, Hariz get PVSM medal

NEW DELHI:

Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi

and

Lt Gen P M Hariz

, who were superseded by Gen Bipin Rawat in the race for Army chief, have been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal. The medal is awarded to officers for their meritorious service.

Bakshi, who heads Army’s crucial Eastern Command that looks after the eastern border adjoining China and anti-insurgency operation in the northeast, and P M Hariz, commander-in-chief of the

Southern Command

, were superseded by Rawat for Army’s top post.

Apart from Bakshi and Hariz, 18 officers of Lt Gen rank were awarded PVSM. This also comprises three retired officers.