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Navkaranjit Singh Dhillon

b. 1961

Indian general

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About Navkaranjit Singh Dhillon

Born 1961.

Early life and education Dhillon is an alumnus of St. Francis School, Amritsar, Sainik School, Kapurthala and Khalsa College, Amritsar.

Career Dhillon has served as Principal Director Air Defence at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), as well as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Inspection) at Air Headquarters. Prior to assuming the appointment of Commander-in-Chief, Strategic Forces Command, he was Air Defence Commander at Headquarters, Southern Air Command and Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters, Western Air Command.

Honours and decorations In his career of 38 years, Dhillon has been awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2014 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021 for his service.

Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

Personal life He is married to Simmar Dhillon and they have a son Pavit Dhillon and a Daughter Puneet Dhillon.

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Important facts

Born
2 January 1961
Birth century
20th century
Education
National Defence Academy
Awards
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal; Param Vishisht Seva Medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Navkaranjit Singh Dhillon?

Indian general

When was Navkaranjit Singh Dhillon born?

Navkaranjit Singh Dhillon was born on 2 January 1961.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Navkaranjit Singh Dhillon

· Wikidata: Q62619636

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