New Delhi, July 31 -- Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani superannuated on Thursday, marking the conclusion of an illustrious military career spanning thirty-nine years. On this occasion, he also relinquished the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS).

According to a press release by the Ministry of Defence, the General Officer's distinguished journey in uniform began at the National Defence Academy and he was commissioned into The Garhwal Rifles in December 1985.

"An officer of exceptional academic calibre, he holds a Master of Arts degree from King's College, London, and an M.Phil. in Defence Studies from the University of Madras," as per the release.

Throughout his career, Lieutenant General Subramani has held a wi...