Sharma designated as acting CoAS
August 1, 2021 | 8:33 pm
Kathmandu / Aug. 1: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has designated Lieutenant General Prabhu Ram Sharma to the post of acting Chief of Army Staff.
This will come into effect from August 10. President Bhandari designated Sharma as the Acting CoAS as per the cabinet decision made on July 27 that recommended his name to the post as the incumbent CoAS Purna Chandra Thapa’s term was on September 9.
Similarly, incumbent CoAS Thapa is taking a leave from August 8. President Bhandari is the Commander-in-chief of the Nepal Army.
This designation is based on seniority in the post, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Office of President. RSS