Major Sandeep Singh Reyal Awarded COAS Commendation for Exemplary Service in Bhutan
Major Sandeep Singh Reyal, hailing from Ward No. 3 in Nurpur town, has been honored with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card by Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. This recognition comes in light of his outstanding service during a foreign mission in Bhutan.
During his assignment, Major Reyal functioned as a specialist dental officer with the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan's capital, Thimphu. His professional expertise and compassionate approach in providing dental care were highlighted, particularly in treating high-profile figures such as members of the Royal family, ministers, foreign diplomats, and local citizens. His contribution received widespread appreciation from the Royal Bhutan Army, the local community, and his fellow Indian Army colleagues.
Major Reyal's selection for his role in IMTRAT came through a stringent process conducted at Army Headquarters in March 2023, and he commenced his duties in July 2023. IMTRAT is India's most longstanding overseas military training mission, tasked with the training of Royal Bhutan Army and Royal Bodyguard personnel since its establishment in the early 1960s.
He is an alumnus of Government Dental College in Shimla and holds a postgraduate degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Major Reyal was commissioned into the Army Dental Corps in December 2016 after achieving an All India Rank of 22 in the SSC entrance. His service record includes postings in challenging terrains such as Leh, Siachen, as well as in New Delhi, Lucknow, and Sukna in West Bengal.
Major Reyal is scheduled to return to India next month after successfully completing his tenure in Bhutan. His dedication and clinical expertise abroad have not only brought honor to his hometown but also serve as an inspirational example to others.
