Tribune News Service
Srinagar, November 23
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre today presented its latest batch of 146 recruits passing out from the state who joined the Army, taking oath for dedicating their lives to the service of the nation. The fresh batch batch of soldiers completed 42 weeks of strenuous training.
Their passing-out parade, depicting graduation of a recruit and his transformation into a young soldier, was reviewed by Brig Suresh Chavan, Commandant of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre.
It was attended by over 1,000 parents and relatives of young soldiers from the state along with a number of military personnel, an Army spokesman said.
The daunting soldiers of the regiment hailing from all regions and religions of the state took oath in unison to serve the supreme cause of the nation. Their ceremonial ardour and salute to the Tricolour with national anthem inspired patriotic vigour in all those present.
The Commandant of the centre congratulated the young soldiers for their immaculate parade and impressed upon selfless service towards the nation.
As part of the attestation parade, the Commandant of the centre presented the Sher-e-Kashmir Sword of Honour and Triveni Singh Medal to Nuzran Ahmed Dar from Kulgam district for being adjudged the overall best recruit’ from the passing-out batch.
Nuzran distinguised himself as best recruit in firing and received Chewang Rinchen Medal for this. Recruit Firdous Yousuf Malik from Kupwara was the proud recepient of Maqbool Sherwani Medal for being best in physical training.
The parents and relatives told the young soldiers to be ready to join their battalions and tread the immortal path of glory, living up to the expectations and the best traditions of the Army.
As a mark of respect, gratitude and recognition of the contribution made by the parents of these young soldiers, they were presented Gaurav Padaks instituted by the Army.