X Corps (India)
X Corps is a corps of the Indian Army. It is based in Bathinda and is a part of South Western Command.
| X Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1979 - present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Role | Strike Corps |
| Part of | South Western Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Bathinda |
| Nickname(s) | Chetak Corps |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Gen Nagendra Singh |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Lakshman Singh Rawat |
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The X (Chetak) Corps was raised at Bathinda on 1 July 1979 by Lieutenant General ML Tuli, to reduce the load of XI Corps. The new corps took over south Punjab and north Rajasthan.
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