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| 251 youth from Jammu Kashmir inducted in Indian Army | | 
Srinagar, July 15, (Scoop News)- Two hundred fifty one youth hailing from various parts of Jammu and Kashmir state were today inducted as soldiers in the army after completing one-year strenuous training.
Defence spokesman said that the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre today, showcased its latest batch of 251 passing out recruits from the state of J&K. Recruit Course Serial number 109, on having completed one year of strenuous training was attested today at a glittering parade at the Bana Singh Parade Ground of JAK LI RC. The Passing Out Parade, depicting graduation of a Recruit and his transformation into a Young Soldier, was reviewed by Lt Gen JS Sandhu, GOC Chinar Corps and was attended by over 1500 parents/ relatives of the young soldiers from the State of J&K along with a number of civil and military dignitaries.
He said the dauntless young soldiers of the Regiment hailing from all regions and religions of the State of J&K, marching in precise unison with a singular aim of devoting their lives in service of their nation, singing their Regimental song “Balidanam Veer Lakshnam”, inspired one and all as their voice echoed in the Kashmir Valley. Their salute to the Tri-Colour with the National Anthem playing inspired a patriotic ardour among all present.
GOC Chinar Corps congratulated the Young Soldiers for their immaculate Parade and impressed upon selfless service towards the Nation. He praised their contribution towards encouraging more & more youth from J&K to come forward to join the Security Forces & also highlighted the vital role played by their parents in motivating their wards to join this noble profession.
The young soldiers who distinguished themselves in varied facets of training were also felicitated by Lt Gen JS Sandhu. Recruit Rohit Singh of Jammu district received the Sher-e-Kashmir Sword of Honour & Triveni Singh Medal for being adjudged ‘Over all Best Rect’ and Recruit Randheer Singh of Kathua district bagged the Chewang Rinchen Medal for being “Best in Firing”.
In the end, proud parents and relatives pipped the soldiers ready to join their battalions and to tread the immortal path of glory, living up to the best traditions of the Army. As a mark of respect, gratitude & recognition of contribution made by the parents of these young soldiers, they were also presented with the Gaurav Padaks instituted by the Army.
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