New Delhi: Air Marshal Anil Khosla will succeed SB Deo as the Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force on October 1, sources said Friday.

Deo's tenure comes to an end on September 30 and Friday was his last working day. Khosla will take charge on Monday, they said.

On Wednesday, SB Deo had accidentally shot himself in his thigh and is undergoing treatment. He is recovering and his condition is stable.