Outgoing NA chief hands over responsibility to Acting CoAS Rana

Outgoing Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) Chhatraman Singh Gurung handed over responsibility to the Acting CoAS Gaurav Shumsher Rana amid a function at Nepal Army headquarters in Bhadrakali, Kathmandu on Thursday.

Acting Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Gaurav Shumsher Rana (left) shakes hands with...

CoAS Gurung handed over the responsibility to the Acting CoAS Rana as he is taking a compulsory leave from Friday, a month ahead of his formal retirement as per the tradition of Nepal Army, said NA Directorate of Public Relations.

High ranking army officers were present on the occasion.

Earlier today, CoAS Gurung sent letter to the Defense Ministry recommending promotion and appointment letter for Rana as the CoAS following former's retirement. nepalnews.com