Anant Pathania, ever since he took over 4 Division, seemed most reluctant to base himself at Senge, ostensibly on account of high altitude headaches. Kaul’s reinstatement gave Pathania the opportunity to request permission to pull back and set up his Division HQ at Dirang Dzong, which at 6,000 feet was appreciably lower in altitude. Without giving it too much thought, Kaul gave Pathania permission.
