Tribune News Service

Amritsar, November 8

Around 350 students are participating in the annual cadet training camp with RDC launch held at Gharinda, near Indo-Pak border. The cadets from Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran are taking part in the camp to be concluded on November 11. The camp is being organised by the First Punjab Battalion, NCC. The cadets are being trained in mental ability and physical fitness. On Thursday, the cadets were given shooting lessons.

Addressing the students, Colonel Sushant Sharma said, “It is important to get trained before one start shooting. Firm grip and usage of trigger are important aspects of learning shooting.”

Sukhpal Singh, an associate NCC officer, said, “We have cadets from Majha region. A number of activities are being held for the betterment of these young cadets. A number of competitions will also be conducted in the camp.”

Earlier in the day, to inform these young minds to fight corruption in the country, a seminar on vigilance was also conducted. The cadets debated upon corruption in the country and need to fight the issue. Besides, a rally was also taken out by the cadets. The cadets also pledged to make country corruption free. Among present included, Capt. Rajiv Dhawan, Subedar Sunit Singh, Havildar Kulwant Singh and others