Shrinjay Pratap Singh

Shrinjay Pratap Singh was commissioned into the Indian Army on 10 June 1989.^[1] He has commanded an infantry battalion in the semi-desert sector, a brigade in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir, a division on the northern borders, and a corps on the western front.^[1]

As a staff officer, he has served in operational and intelligence appointments, and at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi.^[2]

In October 2024, he assumed charge as the Chief of Staff of the Southern Command succeeding Lieutenant General Manjit Kumar upon his superannuation.^[1][2][3][4]

In 2025, Lt Gen Singh assumed charge as the Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Intelligence). In this capacity, he oversees defence intelligence coordination and tri-service intelligence operations.

In July 2025, he led a high-level Indian military delegation to Naypyidaw, Myanmar, where he met the junta's Deputy Chief Soe Win. According to The Irrawaddy.^[5][6][7]

Lt Gen Singh has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Yudh Seva Medal for his distinguished service.^[8][9]