Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, SM, took charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army's Northern Command, headquartered in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. He succeeds Lieutenant General M. V. Suchindra Kumar, who served in the position from February 2024 to April 2025.

• Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma was commissioned into the 2nd Battalion of the Madras Regiment on December 19, 1987. 
• He has held several key positions, including General Officer Commanding (GOC) of II Corps, GOC of the 25th Infantry Division, and GOC of the 80 Infantry Brigade. 
• His staff appointments have included serving as Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) and Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy).
• Lieutenant General Sharma has participated in various operations, such as Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka, Operation Meghdoot in Siachen, Operation Rakshak in Jammu and Kashmir, and the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI). 
• He has been honored with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), and Sena Medal (SM) for his distinguished service. 

As the GOC-in-C of the Northern Command, Lieutenant General Sharma will oversee operations along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan and the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, playing a crucial role in maintaining security and stability in the region.