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The strike corps play a key role in times of conflicts.
In view of the prevailing situation, the government has asked Lt Gen B S Thakur to take charge pending approval by the Cabinet committee on appointments, official sources said in Delhi on Sunday night.
Gen Vij had been reportedly pulled up for the recent fire incident in Bikaner involving nearly 80 trucks laden with arms and ammunition.
Official sources, however, said Gen Vij proceeded on leave citing personal reasons.
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