Soldiers pledge to serve the nation

The attestation parade of the 186 recruits of Batch No 312 of the Assam Regimental Centre held on Monday
The attestation parade of the 186 recruits of Batch No 312 of the Assam Regimental Centre held on Monday

SHILLONG, MAR 30: 186 recruits of Batch No 312 of the Assam Regimental Centre were attested on 30 March in a scintillating ceremony conducted at the Parsons Parade ground of the Assam Regimental Centre.

The parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General Subrata Saha, YSM, VSM & Bar, Colonel of The Assam Regiment and Arunachal Scouts.  The parade ground was thronged by parents and relatives of the recruits. A large number of military and civilian guests were also present.

The young soldiers on completion of an arduous and demanding training schedule, pledged to serve and defend the motherland, if need be, by making the supreme sacrifice.

In his address to the attested young soldiers the Colonel of the Regiment extolled the virtues of selfless service to the nation and recounted the contributions of the northeast and Assam Regiment towards nation building.  Complimenting the passing out batch for their immaculate standards, he exhorted the warriors from the northeast to persevere in pursuit of excellence. T

This is the first attestation parade under Brigadier Sudhir Kumar Jha Commandant, who has taken over command of Assam Regimental Centre on 19 Mar 2015.

Lt Gen Subrata Saha, congratulated the commandant and his team for the meticulous conduct and display of all the events during the attestation.  He also congratulated the recruits on their successful completion of training and becoming young soldiers, of an elite Regiment of the Indian Army; which is also widely regarded as the pride of the North East, in military parlance.

Swaying to the tilting tune of the Regimental song, the young soldiers erupted up in joyous cheer to mark a successful transition to valiant manhood.- By Our Reporter

 

 

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