Army chief Sigdel visits UK; Baladhikrit KC takes acting charge

Nepali Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel left for the United Kingdom on Monday on a formal visit.

Sigdel travelled at the invitation of Sir Rolly Walker, Chief of the General Staff of the British Army. He departed early Monday morning.

While Sigdel is abroad, Baladhikrit KC has been given the responsibility of acting Army chief, Army Headquarters said.

The visit is a formal one at the invitation of his British counterpart.