Indian Army inducts 323 J&K youths as soldiers
Over 300 youths, hailing from different parts of the state, were today inducted as soldiers in Jammu-Kashmir Light Infantry of Army.
By PTI | Updated:
SRINAGAR: Over 300 youths, hailing from different parts of the state, were today inducted as soldiers in Jammu-Kashmir Light Infantry of Army after successfully completing 42-week long training course held at Regimental Centre here.
"As many as 323 youth from Jammu and Kashmir were inducted into the Army at a passing out parade held at Bana Singh Parade Ground in the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry ( JAKLI) Regimental Centre," a defence spokesperson said today.
He said the Passing Out Parade, graduation of a recruit and his transformation into young soldier, was reviewed by Lieutenant General RN Nair, Director General Recruiting and Colonel of the JAKLI.
The soldiers of the Regiment took oath to serve the supreme cause of the nation, the Spokesperson added.
"As many as 323 youth from Jammu and Kashmir were inducted into the Army at a passing out parade held at Bana Singh Parade Ground in the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry ( JAKLI) Regimental Centre," a defence spokesperson said today.
He said the Passing Out Parade, graduation of a recruit and his transformation into young soldier, was reviewed by Lieutenant General RN Nair, Director General Recruiting and Colonel of the JAKLI.
The soldiers of the Regiment took oath to serve the supreme cause of the nation, the Spokesperson added.
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