575 youth from various parts of Jammu and Kashmir were on Saturday inducted into the Indian Army in a passing out parade in Srinagar.

The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre showcased its latest batch of 575 passing out young soldiers from the State of J&K. Recruit Course Serial number 118, on having completed one year of strenuous training was attested on Saturday 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 Ashwani Kumar, Adjutant General and was attended by parents and relatives of young soldiers from the State of J&K besides a 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-Colour with National Anthem playing inspired patriotic fervour amongst all present during the parade.

The Adjutant General 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.

The young soldiers who excelled themselves in varied facets of training were also felicitated by the General Officer. Recruit Sawan Kumar received the Sher-e-Kashmir Sword of Honour & Triveni Singh Medal for being adjudged ‘Over all Best Recruit’ and Recruit Pankaj Kumar bagged the Chewang Rinchen 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 the contribution made by the parents of these young soldiers, they were also presented with the Gaurav Padaks instituted by the Army.