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Maj Gen L Nishikanta approved for next rank
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 17 2015:
Major General Laiphrakpam Nishikanta (LN) Singh, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM ) Bar was approved for next rank, thereby making him only second officer from Manipur, after Lt Gen K Himalay Singh, to be promoted to that rank.
Maj Gen LN Singh has a wide experience of field service and professional knowledge, said a statement issued by the PRO (Defence), Imphal.
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A JAKLI Officer, presently commanding a training establishment of the Army, he did his initial schooling from Thingen LP School, Gurukul Junior High School and Tombisana School and later joined Sainik School Purulia.
He had the distinction of securing first position in Manipur in CBSE's Higher Secondary exams in 1975.The General who, having honour of Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), has also been awarded with 'Army Commanders Commendation Card' three times.
He played a key role in the rescue mission in Afghanistan in 2010 at Indian Medical Mission, after it was attacked by terrorists, it added.
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