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Southern Command celebrates Vijay Diwas with tributes
Vijay Diwas, observed annually on 16 December, marks the historic victory of India in the 1971 Indo-Pak war leading to the creation of Bangladesh
![Adding to the solemn celebration, a 405-kilometre Vijay Diwas Ultra Marathon, organised under the aegis of Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa was flagged off at the Command War memorial. (HT PHOTO) Adding to the solemn celebration, a 405-kilometre Vijay Diwas Ultra Marathon, organised under the aegis of Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa was flagged off at the Command War memorial. (HT PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/16/150x84/Adding-to-the-solemn-celebration--a-405-kilometre-_1734373372286.jpeg)
DGDE office install ‘defence estate’ boards outside Old Grant Bungalows
Ray who blew the whistle on the alleged multi-crore Old Grant Bungalow (OGB) scam, was transferred out of Pune by the Ministry of Defence in February 2024
![As of 2018, Southern Command, which covers a large territory, had 792 old grant bungalows out of which 112 had already been resumed, 680 were yet to be resumed and 57 were under the process of resumption. (HT PHOTO) As of 2018, Southern Command, which covers a large territory, had 792 old grant bungalows out of which 112 had already been resumed, 680 were yet to be resumed and 57 were under the process of resumption. (HT PHOTO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/14/150x84/As-of-2018--Southern-Command--which-covers-a-large_1723660371216.jpg)
Army deserter arrested in fake recruitment scam in Pune
An FIR was lodged on Wednesday against the accused identified as Sandeep Balwant Gurav, 39, following a complaint by Satappa Ramchandra Wagre, 46, a resident of Kolhapur
![Initial questioning revealed that Gurav joined in the EME corps in 2003 but was later dismissed as he deserted service for more than seven years. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC) Initial questioning revealed that Gurav joined in the EME corps in 2003 but was later dismissed as he deserted service for more than seven years. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/150x84/-p-Army-deserter-arrested-in-fake-recruitment-scam_1720035051998.jpg)
Southern Command recommends action against fraudulent bungalow sale defaulters
There are many bungalows which have been taken over by builders and high-net-worth individuals at Queens Garden, Middle Road, Napier Road, East Street, Phyre Road, Moledina Road, Burr Road, a 11-acre bungalow plot at Khadki Cantonment, according to citizens and officials
![To a question on what further action is being taken in connection with New Poona Club which has been issued takeover notice by the DEO office, the army stated, “New Poona Club is a leased property under the management of DEO and all action for recovery of rent and determination be addressed to DEO, Pune Circle.” (HT FILE) To a question on what further action is being taken in connection with New Poona Club which has been issued takeover notice by the DEO office, the army stated, “New Poona Club is a leased property under the management of DEO and all action for recovery of rent and determination be addressed to DEO, Pune Circle.” (HT FILE)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/15/150x84/To-a-question-on-what-further-action-is-being-take_1708023605579.jpg)
DEOs, CEOs of Southern Command directed to refrain from speaking to media
DGDE Office in a fresh order has directed all IDES officers posted under the Southern Command to refrain from speaking to the media
![DGDE Office in a fresh order has directed all IDES officers posted under the Southern Command to refrain from speaking to the media. (HT FILE) DGDE Office in a fresh order has directed all IDES officers posted under the Southern Command to refrain from speaking to the media. (HT FILE)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/05/150x84/DGDE-Office-in-a-fresh-order-has-directed-all-IDES_1707159747042.jpg)