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'{{Short description|Indian army general (born 1964)}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}} {{Infobox officeholder | honorific_prefix = [[Lieutenant General (India)|Lieutenant General]] | name = Devendra Pratap Pandey | honorific_suffix = {{Post-nominals|country=IND|PVSM|UYSM|AVSM|VSM|size=90%}} | native_name = | native_name_lang = | image = Lt Gen DP Pandey.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = | office = [[Commandant]], [[Army War College, Mhow|Army War College Mhow]] | term_start = 10 May 2022 | predecessor = VS Srinivasan | successor = | office1 = General Officer Commanding [[XV Corps (India)|XV Corps]] | term_start1 = 18 March 2021 | term_end1 = 9 May 2022 | predecessor1 = [[B. S. Raju]] | successor1 = [[Amardeep Singh Aujla]] | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1964|06|17|df=y}} | death_date = | birth_place = [[Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh]], India | death_place = | placeofburial = | nickname = | birth_name = | allegiance = {{IND}} | branch = {{army|India}} | serviceyears = 14 December 1985 – 30 June 2024 | rank = [[File:Lieutenant General of the Indian Army.svg|22px]] Lieutenant General | military_blank1 = Service number | military_data1 = IC-43285L <ref>https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1999669</ref> | unit = [[File:Sikh Light Infantry Insignia (India).svg|12px]] [[Sikh Light Infantry|9 Sikh Light Infantry]] | commands = {{plainlist| * [[File:Chinar Corps.jpg|20px]] [[XV Corps (India)|XV Corps]] * Kilo Force * [[File:Sikh Light Infantry Insignia (India).svg|11px]] [[Sikh Light Infantry|9 SikhLI]] }} | battles = | battles_label = | military_blank2 = Awards | military_data2 = {{plainlist| * [[File:Param Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] * [[File:Uttam Yudh Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] * [[File:Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] * [[File:Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] }} | spouse = | relations = | laterwork = | signature = | website = | other_name = | memorials = | signature_size = | signature_alt = | module = }} [[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]] '''Devendra Pratap Pandey''' (born 17 June 1964) [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal|UYSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]] is a retired [[general officer]] of the [[Indian Army]]. He was the Commandant of the [[Army War College, Mhow]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey appointed as Army War College commandant |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/lt-gen-devendra-pratap-pandey-appointed-as-army-war-college-commandant20220409124955/ |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref> He previously served as the [[General officer commanding|General Officer Commanding]] of the Srinagar based [[XV Corps (India)|Chinar Corps]](XV) succeeding [[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]] [[B. S. Raju]] after the latter completed his term as the Corps Commander.<ref>{{cite web |date=17 March 2021 |title=Lt Gen DP Pandey takes command of Chinar Corps |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/lt-gen-dp-pandey-takes-command-of-chinar-corps-101615983311147.html}}</ref> Prior to his appointment as the Chinar Corps Commander, the general served as the first Director General of [[Territorial Army (India)|Territorial Army]] of the [[Indian Army]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/territorial-army-set-for-overhaul-as-voluntary-force-gets-its-first-director-general/374017/|title=Territorial Army set for overhaul as voluntary force gets its first director general|date=2 March 2020}}</ref> == Early life and education == Gen Pandey was born in a Saryuparin Brahmin family and hails from [[Gorakhpur]] and is an alumnus of St Mary's Carmel, Kendriya Vidyalaya Airforce Station, Gorakhpur, Kendriya Vidyalaya, [[Indian Institute of Technology|IIT New Delhi]] and [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla]] and [[Indian Military Academy]], [[Dehradun]]. He also holds a master's degree in defence studies from [[University of Madras]], [[Chennai]] and an [[Master of Philosophy|M.Phil.]] in defence and management studies from [[Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya]], [[Indore]]. He has also attended the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment|Wellington]],<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=23 February 2021|first=Manjeet|last=Negi |title=Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey to head Srinagar-based Chinar Corps|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/lieutenant-general-devendra-pratap-pandey-to-head-srinagar-based-chinar-corps-1771990-2021-02-23|access-date=2021-02-24|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> and the [[National Defense University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] == Military career == He was commissioned into 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry on 14 Dec 1985. He has served in [[Counterinsurgency operations|Counter-insurgency operations]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Qualified in high altitude warfare courses, he has commanded the 9th battalion The Sikh Light Infantry in north [[Siachen Glacier|Siachen]] glacier and chushul sector of Eastern [[Ladakh]]. He also commanded a [[Rashtriya Rifles|RR]] Sector. He also served as a [[military observer]] in [[Cambodia]].<ref name=":1" /> Gen Pandey has held numerous staff assignments which include a tenure as [[Brigade major]] of an infantry brigade in high-altitude area during operation Vijay (Kargil) and as a director in [[Infantry]] Directorate and also Director, Foreign Division in Military Intelligence Directorate, IHQ of MoD (Army), BGS (Ops) at HQ Western Command, Chandimandir and BGS at Chetak Corps.<ref name=":1" /> In addition, he served as an assistant adjutant and instructor at the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], [[Pune]]. General officer has an extensive service experience along western borders, deserts of [[Rajasthan]] and [[Punjab]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lt Gen BS Raju appointed DGMO, Territorial Army chief to be new Chinar Corps Commander|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/lt-gen-bs-raju-to-be-new-director-general-of-military-operations-of-army|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref> === General officer === Promoted to the rank of [[major general (India)|Major general]], he was appointed [[General officer commanding]] [[Rashtriya Rifles |Counter Insurgency Force-K]] (Kilo Force) in the Kashmir Valley. He then served as the Additional Director General of Public Information (ADGPI) at Army Headquarters. In the rank of [[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]], he was the first Director General of Territorial Army (DGTA).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Philip |first1=Snehesh Alex |title=Territorial Army set for overhaul as voluntary force gets its first director general |url=https://theprint.in/defence/territorial-army-set-for-overhaul-as-voluntary-force-gets-its-first-director-general/374017/ |website=ThePrint |access-date=17 March 2023 |date=2 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/who-lt-general-dp-pandey-new-commander-srinagars-chinar-corps-833525 | title=Who is Lt General DP Pandey; the new commander of Srinagar's Chinar Corps | website=[[International Business Times]] | date=23 February 2021 }}</ref> ===XV Corps Commander=== On 17 March 2021, Gen Pandey was appointed the [[General officer commanding|General Officer Commanding]] [[XV Corps (India)|XV Corps]] in [[Srinagar]]. XV Corps, also known as Chinar Corps, is responsible for military operations in the Kashmir valley.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-lt-gen-dp-pandey-takes-command-of-15-corps/377478|title=Lt Gen DP Pandey Takes Command Of 15 Corps|date=19 January 2022|website=outlookindia.com}}</ref> === Later career === He was appointed as the [[Commandant]] of the [[Army War College, Mhow]] in April 2022 and took over on 9 May 2022. He retired on 30th of June 2024 after almost 39 years of servive in the Indian army.<ref name=":0" /> [[File:ESFA1-KWsAIQE3P.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Lt Gen D P Pandey taking over as GOC XV Corps.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Pandey takes over as new commander of 15-Corps |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/lt-gen-pandey-takes-over-as-new-commander-of-15-corps-963065.html |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=17 March 2023 |language=en |date=17 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=गोरखपुर के इस बेटे को कश्मीर में सेना की कमान, गांवालों को है अपने लाल पर गर्व|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/story-gorakhpur-son-lt-gen-dp-pandey-to-be-the-new-head-of-kashmir-15th-core-kaman-3866730.html|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Hindustan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lt Gen B S Raju to be new Director General of Military Operations of Indian Army - The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-b-s-raju-to-be-new-director-general-of-military-operations-of-indian-army/articleshow/81150460.cms|access-date=2021-02-24|website=The Economic Times}}</ref>]] == Nation-first approach == === White collared terrorists === Lt Gen D P Pandey insisted Kashmiris to continue to strive hard to maintain peace and prosperity in J&K despite the presence of evil minds that enforce violence on Kashmiri society. The society need to break the cycle of violence. He called upon the Kashmiri society to target OGW network that pollutes the impressionable minds<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/white-collared-terrorists-instigate-youth-into-becoming-terrorists-they-re-dangerous-goc-chinar-corps-lieutenant-general-dp-pandey-749785|title=White-collared terrorists instigate youth into becoming terrorists, they're dangerous: GOC Chinar Corps|first=Priya|last=Jaiswal|date=16 December 2021|website=www.indiatvnews.com}}</ref> of the youth to sustain terrorism in J&K. He asked community leaders to caution the youth about these instigators & their evil plans that is putting J&K on troubled paths. There are also present some vulture journalists who misguide the youths. We all need to be aware of their mal-intentions. === Hybrid terrorist === With the challenge for security forces in the Kashmir valley in the form of hybrid terrorism, Lt Gen Pandey cautioned the Kashmiri society to be more vigilant of these ‘part-time’ terrorists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/killing-gunmen-easy-kashmirs-white-collar-terrorists-a-threat-says-armys-chinar-corps-chief/842137/|title=Killing gunmen easy, Kashmir's 'white collar terrorists' a threat, says Army's Chinar Corps chief|date=22 February 2022}}</ref> They influence & corrupt the youths’ ideology. He reiterated to continue efforts to recognize such people in the valley. Young people thought process should be towards peace and development. == Citizens and soldier connect == === Tiranga Revolution === UT Administration through the Security Review Meeting forums and engaging secretary level functionaries along with grass-root public participation ushered in ‘Tiranga Revolution’.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-at-75-100-feet-tall-national-flag-hoisted-at-hari-parbat-fort-in-srinagar/hari-parbat/slideshow/85364234.cms|title=India at 75: 100-feet tall national flag hoisted at Hari Parbat Fort in Srinagar - Hari Parbat|website=The Economic Times}}</ref> The Tricolor was dedicated to the people of J&K by Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lt Governor of J&K in the presence of GOC 15 Corps. Apart from this, Tricolor was hoisted at Kupwara, Awantipur, Shopian, Gulmarg and various Government offices and school giving a sense of ‘One Nation One Flag’. === Festivals === Lt Gen D P Pandey endeavoured to reinforce the pride amongst the people of Kashmir in their own cultural festivals by organizing functions for Wular festival,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thekashmirimages.com/2021/09/09/indian-army-organizes-wular-festival-at-laharwalpura-ghat/|title=Indian Army organizes 'Wular Festival' at Laharwalpura Ghat}}</ref> Bangus mela,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thegnskashmir.com/bangus-awaami-mela-celebrated-with-fervour-in-lokut-bangus-valley/|title='Bangus Awaami Mela Celebrated With Fervour in Lokut Bangus Valley'|date=11 August 2021}}</ref> Doodpathri festival, Keran mela<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/keran-mela-organized-by-army-locals-concludes-in-j-ks-kupwara20211007031054/|title=Keran Mela organized by Army, locals concludes in J-K's Kupwara}}</ref> and many others. == Medical assistance == === Artificial limbs === In co-operation with Jaipur-based NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=45280|title=BMVSS: Changing Lives, One Jaipur Limb at a Time - Case - Faculty & Research - Harvard Business School|website=www.hbs.edu}}</ref> Artificial Limb fitment and assistance camps<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/kashmir-todays-paper/artificial-limb-fitment-camp-at-bb-cantt|title=Artificial limb fitment camp at BB Cantt|website=Greater Kashmir|date=16 November 2021 }}</ref> were organised for especially abled persons in 15 Corps Zone from 06 to 19 Oct 21. The joint venture between the Indian Army and Jaipur Foot Foundation was themed ‘Saksham Hum, Saksham Kashmir, Saksham Bharat’.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/indian-army-conducts-artificial-limb-fitment-camp-in-srinagar20211117051545/|title=Indian Army conducts artificial limb fitment camp in Srinagar}}</ref> Lt Gen DP Pandey complimented the NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti for its noble efforts. He emphasised that the artificial limbs would further invigorate the specially abled citizens to lead an enabled and empowered life. The camp has enabled and empowered specially abled Kashmiri citizens including children. === Covid hospital === To combat the surge of COVID-19 cases in Apr 2021 in Kashmir and to prepare of the anticipated third wave of COVID-19, a 50-bed COVID-19 facility was established and dedicated to the citizens of Kashmir. It will augment the infrastructure against the pandemic. === Oxygen plant === A non-operational oxygen plant (Enn Dee Gases)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/army-revives-defunct-oxygen-plant-in-srinagar/articleshow/82809077.cms|title=Army revives defunct oxygen plant in Srinagar|first=Hakeem Irfan|last=Rashid|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> with a capacity of filling 700 cylinders of oxygen per day, located at Rangreth was resuscitated by Chinar Corps. On the UT Administration's request, Chinar Corps co-opted IAF to transport the required spare parts from Mumbai. A team of technicians from 15 Corps Zone Workshop, Rangreth along with civil technicians made the plant serviceable within four days. Oxygen plant of Enn Dee was lying out of action for last five years. It has the capacity of filling 700 cylinders of oxygen per day. It was vital to make this plant serviceable to increase the oxygen production capacity in the valley. == Guiding the youth == === Parivar School === Lt Gen D P Pandey appreciated the noble step taken by the Indrani Balan Foundation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/tag/indrani-balan-foundation|title=Indrani Balan Foundation|website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] }}</ref> for the people of Baramulla, which led to building of new infrastructure for the Parivaar School<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/mou-signed-for-financial-sustainability-of-army-goodwill-schools-in-kashmir/articleshow/89121994.cms|title=MoU signed for 'financial sustainability' of Army Goodwill Schools in Kashmir - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=25 January 2022 }}</ref> to facilitate a conducive learning environment for the specially abled children. More than 150 families of Baramulla district will be benefitted by this school. The curriculum of the school has been created keeping in mind the type and degree of disability of the students. The building has been designed taking into account the needs of the students including specially abled friendly washrooms. More than 150 families of Baramulla district will be benefited by this school. === National Cadet Corps === Lt Gen D P Pandey facilitated the introduction of NCC camps<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/-gurez-absolutely-peaceful-tourists-enjoying-beauty-of-this-place-goc|title=Gurez absolutely peaceful, tourists enjoying beauty of this place: GoC|website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> in the remote bowls of Machhal, Keran & Gurez sectors. In addition, NCC camp were organized for the first time in Tangdhar and there are plans in pipeline to revive and expand NCC's foot prints across the valley. === Kashmir Premiere League (KPL) 2021 === Under the flagship of Chinar Corps, Kashmir Premiere League 2021<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/photos/in-pictures-budgam-wins-kashmir-premier-league-2021|title=In pictures: Budgam wins Kashmir Premier League-2021|website=Greater Kashmir|date=29 August 2021 }}</ref> was organized that engaged the youth, provided them a pedestal to showcase their talent and promote sports in the Valley. This wide reaching, multi-phased cricket tournament engaged 10 districts of Kashmir and elicited participation by nearly 3000 youth from 200 different teams. The tournament shed tremendous insight into the outstanding cricketing skills, excellent sportsmanship and talent among the Kashmiri youth and highlighted the synergy between Civil Administration, JKCA and the Army. Mr Yusuf Pathan, ex India cricketer gave away the prizes. == Education and sports == === Wushu martial arts championship === An open championship in Wushu Martial Arts<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theasa.in/single.php?id=35|title=Chinar Wushu Martial Arts Competition 2021|website=www.theasa.in}}</ref> was conducted on 14 & 15 Sep 21 at Manasbal lake. The event witnessed 279 x boys and girls participating in the events. The championship was aimed at providing exposure to the budding young champions. The participants had exposure in learning & sharpening their skills. The participants, their parents and local populace were very happy to see such a big level tournament in which boys and girls participated together to promote the spirit of sports. === Dhruva Bike Rally === To commemorate the 22nd year of victory in Kargil war, HQ Northern Command conducted a two-day Dhruva Kargil Rally to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas. [[Lieutenant general (India)|Lieutenant General]] [[Yogesh Kumar Joshi]], then [[General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command|GOC-in-C, Northern Command]] led the rally. === Clean Dal & Jhelum Campaigns === ‘Save Dal’ and ‘Clean Jhelum’ Campaigns<ref>{{Cite web |title=J&K WITNESSING GOLDEN PERIOD: LG |url=https://www.journeyline.in/newsdet.aspx?q=235684 |website=Journeyline.in}}</ref> were organized to promote eco-conservation. A number of events like ‘Shikara race’, a bike rally for ‘ Clean Dal’, and speed-boat rally carrying the National Flags were held. The campaign garnered massive local participation and respect for the Army. == Awards and decorations == He has been awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2024), [[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] (2022), [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] (2020), [[Vishisht Seva Medal|Vishist Seva Medal]] (2011), and the COAS and GOC - in - C commendation card for his service. {| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;" | colspan="4" |[[File:Param_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg|105px]] [[File:Uttam_Yudh_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg|105x105px]] |- |[[File:Ati_Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg|105x105px]] |[[File:Vishisht_Seva_Medal_ribbon.svg|105x105px]] |[[File:IND_Special_Service_Medal_Ribbon.svg|105x105px]] |[[File:IND_Operation_Vijay_star.svg|105x105px]] |- |[[File:IND_Siachen_Glacier_Medal_Ribbon.svg|105x105px]] |[[File:IND_Operation_Vijay_medal.svg|105x105px]] |[[File:IND_Operation_Parakram_medal.svg|105x105px]] |[[File:IND_Sainya_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg|105x105px]] |- |[[File:IND_High_Altitude_Medal_Ribbon.svg|105x105px]] |[[File:IND_Videsh_Seva_Medal_Ribbon.svg|105x105px]] |[[File:75yearmedal.svg|105x105px]] |[[File:IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|105px]] |- |[[File:IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|105px]] |[[File:IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]] |[[File:IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|105px]] |[[File:UNTAC Medal bar.gif|105px]] |- |} {| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;" | colspan="2" |[[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] | colspan="2" |[[Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] |- |[[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] |[[Vishisht Seva Medal]] |[[Special Service Medal (India)|Special Service Medal]] |[[Operation Vijay Star]] |- |[[Siachen Glacier Medal]] |[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Operation Vijay Medal]] |[[Operation Parakram Medal]] |[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Sainya Seva Medal]] |- | [[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|High Altitude Medal]] | [[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|Videsh Seva Medal]] | [[75th Independence Anniversary Medal (India)|75th Anniversary of Independence Medal]] |[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]] |- |[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|30 Years Long Service Medal]] |[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|20 Years Long Service Medal]] |[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|9 Years Long Service Medal]] |[[UNTAC]] |} == Dates of rank == {| class="wikitable" style="background:white" !Insignia !Rank !Component !Date of rank |- | align="center" |[[File:Second_Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]] |[[Second Lieutenant]] |[[Indian Army]] |14 December 1985 |- | align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]] |[[Lieutenant]] |Indian Army |14 December 1987 |- | align="center" |[[File:Captain_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]] |[[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] |Indian Army |14 December 1990 |- | align="center" |[[File:Major_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]] |[[Major (rank)|Major]] |Indian Army |14 December 1996 |- | align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]] |[[Lieutenant-Colonel]] |Indian Army | |- | align="center" |[[File:Colonel_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]] |[[Colonel]] |Indian Army | |- | align="center" |[[File:Brigadier_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]] |[[Brigadier]] |Indian Army | |- | align="center" |[[File:Major_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]] |[[Major general#India|Major General]] |Indian Army | |- | align="center" |[[File:Lieutenant_General_of_the_Indian_Army.svg|89x89px]] |[[Lieutenant-General]] |Indian Army | |} == References == {{reflist}} {{s-start}} {{s-mil}} {{s-bef|before=[[B. S. Raju]]}} {{s-ttl|title=[[General Officer Commanding]] [[XV Corps (India)|XV Corps]]|years=2021-2022}} {{s-aft|after= [[Amardeep Singh Aujla]]}} {{s-end}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Pandey, Devendra Pratap}} [[Category:Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal]] [[Category:National Defence Academy (India) alumni]] [[Category:Indian generals]] [[Category:1964 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Recipients of the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal]] [[Category:Recipients of the Vishisht Seva Medal]] [[Category:Commandants of Army War College, Mhow]] [[Category:Defence Services Staff College alumni]] [[Category:National Defense University alumni]]'