Srinagar : The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre today, showcased its latest batch of 152 passing out young soldiers from the State of J&K, Recruit Course Serial number 117, on having completed one year of strenuous training was attested today at a glittering parade at the Bana Singh Parade Ground of JAK Ll Regimental Centre. The Passing Out Parade, depicting graduation of a Recruit and his transformation into a Young Soldier, was reviewed by Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon, YSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding 15 Corps and was attended by over 600 parents and relatives of young soldiers from the State of J&K besides number of civil and military Officers.
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-Color with National Anthem playing inspired patriotic ardor in all present.
Speaking on the occasion the Chinar Corps Commander congratulated the Young Soldiers for their immaculate Parade and impressed upon selfless service towards the nation. He praised their contribution towards encouraging more and more youth from J&K to come forward to join the Security Forces and also highlighted the vital role played by their parents in motivating their wards to join this noble profession. Corps Commander in his speech made a special appeal to mothers “I appeal to all Kashmiri mothers, please stop yours sons from joining terrorism. Ask them to throw guns, if they have been gone astray. I give you assurance of their security. I will make sure they are part of the mainstream again”.
The young soldiers who distinguished themselves in varied facets of training were also felicitated by General Dhillon. Recruit Sahll Sharma received the Sher-e-Kashmir Sword of Honour 8: Triveni Singh Medal for being adjudged “Over all Best Recruit’ and Recruit Amit Singh bagged the Chewang Rlnchen Medal for being ‘Best in Firing’.
The 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 and 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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