New Delhi, June 12 -- Indian Army Officer Major Rajprasad RS from the Corps of Engineers received the 'NSG Counter IED Innovator Award' from Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan.

The award was given to the officer during the National Security Guard Seminar on Wednesday held in Delhi for two of his innovations -- "Agniastra- Multi Target Portable Remote Detonation System" and "Shatrunash- Handlheld EMP Gun."

Three innovations developed by Major Ramprasad have already been inducted in the Indian Army.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy). Ghai will continue to hold the post of DGMO.

The Deputy Chief (Strategy) is a relatively new vertical created to oversee the Indian Army's O...