Deependra Singh Hooda | |
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| Born | 12 November 1956 |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 15 December 1976 - 30 November 2016 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 4/4 Gorkha Rifles |
| Commands |  Northern Army 16 Corps |
| Battles / wars | Kargil War |
| Awards |  Param Vishisht Seva Medal  Uttam Yudh Seva Medal  Ati Vishisht Seva Medal  Vishisht Seva Medal (Bar) |
| Spouse(s) | Rashmi Hooda |
Lieutenant General Deependra Singh Hooda, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM & Bar, ADC (born 12 November 1956) is the former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian army's Northern Command.[1] The General Officer was the Northern Army Commander during the 'surgical strike' in September 2016. He is most prominently known for his views on Kashmir with a strong emphasis on human rights. With a career spanning forty years, he has served on both the Northern and Eastern borders of India.[2]
- ^ "DS Hooda interview: 'The image of youth tied to jeep doesn't define the Army's approach to Kashmir'". Archived from the original on 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Peace along the border is not a one-way process, says Lt. Gen. D.S. Hooda". Archived from the original on 18 May 2017.