Pakistan tried to attack India through drones in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan, splashing the retaliation by India after the Pahalgam attack.
However, with the help of the defense system, the Indian Army demolished the ‘nefarious’ intentions and destroyed all the drones.
Currently, a ceasefire has been announced between India and Pakistan and the two countries have announced a ceasefire from 5 pm on Saturday evening. There is a lot of discussion about the Army’s DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) amidst the news of ceasefire.
In fact, while giving information, the Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs, Vikram Misri had said that the DGMO of Pakistan had called and talked about agreening on the ceasefire. Since then, there is a lot of enthusiasm among the people about the post of DGMO. Let’s know who are DGMO, how they are selected and how much their salary is …
Who is DGMO in the Indian Army?
A Senior Lieutenant General of the Indian Army is an officer of 3-star rank DGMO. Their job is to planning a large operation of the army. The DGMO directly reports to Army Chief (Army Chief) and keeps pace between the army, the Navy and the Air Force.
DGMO’s main functions of DGMO are quite important in the Indian Army and their job is to make a strategy for war, operations and peace missions against terrorism.
Also, reducing tension on the Line of Control (LOC), stopping firing, understanding military intelligence and keeping the army ready is also one of the main functions of DGMO.
In response to the Pahalgam attack, when India did ‘Operation Sindoor’ in Pakistan and PoK, DGMO played an important role in reducing stress by talking to Pakistani DGMO.
How much is DGMO salary?
According to the 7th Pay Commission for Lieutenant General in the Indian Army, the basic salary is available from ₹ 1,82,200 to ₹ 2,24,100 per month. Not only this, DGMO also gets many other allowances. Overall, their salary ranges from ₹ 2.5 lakh to ₹ 3 lakh per month. Apart from this, houses, medical facilities etc. are available.
Who is DGMO in Pakistan Army?
Like India, DGMO is a senior officer in Pakistan’s army, which is mostly of Major General Rank. Sometimes the Lieutenant General is also made DGMO. The DGMO of the Pakistan Planning Military Operations and reports to the army chief.
Its task is also to handle Loc and military activities on the international border.
The process of becoming DGMO in Pakistan is similar to India.
This post is received by those officers of Major General Rank, who have worked in LOC or anti-terrorism operations.
The election of DGMO of Pakistan is also selected by Army Chief and General Headquarters (GHQ).