On December 23, Brigadier General Amitabh Jha passed away due to health reasons. At the time, he was serving as the Deputy Force Commander for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). The Indian Army, led by Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, expressed their deepest condolences. The Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information shared a message on X, highlighting Brigadier General Jha's role in the UN mission and his dedication.
UNDOF also shared their sorrow on X, noting Brigadier General Jha's significant contributions, especially during challenging times following the fall of the Assad government in Syria. He was praised for his leadership and professionalism in maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria. Brigadier General Jha's service in United Nations peacekeeping, including his time with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) from 2005 to 2006, was also remembered.
UNDOF's leadership and personnel extended their condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, reaffirming their commitment to their mission despite the loss.
A Brigadier General is a high-ranking officer in the army. In India, this rank is just below Major General.
UNDOF stands for United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. It is a peacekeeping mission by the United Nations to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Syria.
MONUSCO is the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a peacekeeping mission to help stabilize the region.
The Assad government refers to the leadership in Syria under President Bashar al-Assad. There has been a long conflict in Syria involving this government.
General Upendra Dwivedi is a senior officer in the Indian Army. He is responsible for leading and managing army operations.
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