New Delhi, Jun 30: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has awarded the COAS Commendation Medal to Sheikh Aadil, ADC to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, for his distinguished service in the Union Territory.<\/p>\n
An official told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) Sheikh Aadil, a Jammu and Kashmir Police Service officer, received the honour for his \u201cexemplary dedication\u201d to duty.<\/p>\n
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The citation highlighted his contribution to facilitating seamless coordination between the civil administration and the military establishment in the strategically sensitive region, the official added.<\/p>\n
The formal investiture took place in the presence of senior military officials and UT administration representatives.<\/p>\n
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Gen Dwivedi lauded Sheikh Aadil\u2019s professionalism, stating that such recognitions underscore the importance of civil-military synergy in border areas, sources said.<\/p>\n
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This is the first time an ADC to the Ladakh LG has received the Army Chief\u2019s commendation, officials said.<\/p>\n
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The medal is awarded annually for exceptional service, with recipients selected across the armed forces and allied organisations.<\/p>\n
The development comes at a time when Ladakh remains a focus area for infrastructure development and border management, with the Army and civil administration working in close coordination to address the region\u2019s unique challenges.<\/p>\n
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Earlier this year, Sheikh Aadil was felicitated by the then LG of Ladakh for his impeccable command of the parade, braving inclement temperatures at the country\u2019s highest Republic Day parade venue. (KNS)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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