Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 23: NCC Directorate of Jammu and Kashmir brought laurels to the State as its cadet Sheikh Aamir from Army Goodwill Public School Pahalgam was awarded ‘Raksha Mantri Padak’ with a cash award of Rs 10,000 in function at Delhi.
Mr Aamir was chosen for the award for his outstanding contribution in rescue and rehabilitation of victims of devastating fire, engulfing village ‘Frislan’ in Pahalgam in March, 2013.
The cadet alongwith Lt Farooq Ahmad, Associate NCC Officer were the first to join Fire and Emergency Department to overcome the disaster and save precious lives.
For outstanding leadership, Lt Farooq Ahmad was also awarded Commendation Card from Director General NCC Delhi and Commendation Card from Corps Commander 15 Corps. 30 other cadets were also felicitated on the occasion.
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