SRINAGAR, June 4: Lt. Gen. (Retd.) SK Sinha today
took over as Governor J&K State today. Gen. Sinha is no stranger to
J&K. He described his appointment as more like a home coming. He
recalled, "I was incharge of the massive airlift operation on October
2, 1947. We carried out 800 sorties (of ferrying troops to Kashmir in view
of tribal invasion from Pakistan) in 18 days, which was the largest
airlift operation in the world till the Berlin airlift years later".
The new Governor said he had served in the state as
part of the army for 12 years in every sector. A prolific writer, he has
authored five books and contributed more than 300 articles on various
issues in several national newspapers. His books “A Soldier Recalls”
and “Operation Rescue (1947-48)” have been widely acclaimed.
Gen. Sinha had a major contribution in formulating
the new counter-insurgency policy in Assam. He has clear-cut views on
J&K. With his vast experience of handling the unified command in
Assam, his appointment in J&K assumes significance. Soon after taking
the oath, he said the Unified Command in J&K needs some refinement.
His views on resettlement of displaced Hindus reflect his strategic
acumen.
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