Asem Bhakta Singh, Special Correspondent North East
Colonel Kshetrimayum John Singh, is the only son of Shri (Late) Ksh Lalbapu Singh and Smt. Ksh Sorojini Devi. He hails from Kakching Turel Wangma, Manipur. Officer is an alumnus of Sainik School Imphal and National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla. Officer belongs to the 23rd Batch of Sainik School Imphal, Netaji House, bearing Adm. No.: 1850. He is a keen sportsman, a gifted learner, always helpful, cheering and a well-disciplined Cadet while in School.
Officer was commissioned into 18 Garhwal Rifles in June, 2005. During his service spanning over 19 years, he has served in all kinds of terrain and environments in India and abroad, including at Super High Altitude at Ladakh and foreign assignment in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is presently commanding his parent Battalion, 18 Garhwal Rifles in the challenging counter insurgency area of Assam, in North East India.
The Sainik School Imphal Alumni Association (SSIAA) profoundly congratulate Colonel Kshetrimayum John Singh, an officer and a gentleman on been nominated to attend the prestigious Higher Command Course at Army War College, Mhow, this year.
The Sainik School Imphal Alumni Association also wishes him great success in all his future endeavors and in bringing laurels to his alma mater and Home State.
