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B. D. Mishra

Indian officer and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

B. D. Mishra
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Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (born 20 July 1939) is a retired officer of the Indian Army, and former Lieutenant governor of Ladakh [2],Previously he held the offices of Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Governor of Meghalaya and Governor of Mizoram.

Quick Facts Brigadier (Dr.), 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh ...
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Career

Mishra retired from the Indian Army on 31 July 1995, after a career that began as a permanent regular infantry officer, on 17 December 1961. He was born on 20 July 1939.

Mishra was the commander of the NSG (Black Cat Commandos) Counter Hijack Task Force that assaulted the hijacked aircraft of Indian Airlines and successfully executed the rescue operation, at Raja Sansi Airfield, Amritsar, on 24 April 1993. All 124 travellers and crew members were rescued in the operation, after eliminating the hijackers, without any casualty or damage. Mishra received the Prime Minister's appreciation for his role in ending this hijack crisis.

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Operational roles

Mishra has served in various wars and operational roles for India:

He has received Commendation for Gallant Role in Counter Terrorist Operations.

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Education

Mishra holds an MA from Allahabad University, an M.Sc from Madras University and a PhD from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He has five years’ postgraduate and graduate level teaching experience in College of Combat at Mhow and in Defence Services Staff College at Wellington. He also holds an LL.B. degree from University of Delhi. [3][4]

Military awards and decorations

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General Service Medal 1947 Samar Seva Star Poorvi Star Special Service Medal
Raksha Medal Sangram Medal Operation Parakram Medal Sainya Seva Medal
25th Anniversary of Independence Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

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