Srinagar, Mar 29 (KNS): Army Wednesday said that 143 trained youth from Jammu and Kashmir were inducted in army during a Passing Out parade at Rangreth here.
Army spokesman Col N N Joshi in a statement said that batch of energetic, determined and motivated youth of J&K today joined the ranks of proud Indian Army soldiers after successfully completed a strenuous training regimen of 11 months at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment Centre, Rangreth, Srinagar.
He said that Recruit Course Serial number 104 culminated with the Passing Out Parade, which was reviewed by Major General BK Jain. Also in attendance were over 2500 parents / relatives of the young soldiers from the State of J&K along with a number of civil and military dignitaries.
The dauntless soldiers of the Regiment hailing from all regions and religions of the State of J&K took oath in unison to serve the supreme cause of the Nation.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelTheir Ceremonial ardour and salute to the tri-colour with National Anthem playing inspired patriotic fervour in all present.
Major General BK Jain congratulated the Young Soldiers for their immaculate Parade and impressed upon selfless service towards the Nation. He praised their contribution towards encouraging more and more youth from J&K to come forward to join the Security Forces and also highlighted the vital role played by their parents in motivating their wards to join this noble profession.
During the investiture ceremony, Major General Jain also presented awards to the meritorious recruits who excelled in various facets of training. Recruit Shabir Ahmed of Reasi received the Chewang Rinchen Medal for being adjudged ‘Best in Firing’ and Recruit Iftikar Beigh of Jammu bagged the Bana Singh Medal for being Best in Drill. (KNS)