A fresh batch of 153 recruits of 39 Gorkha Training Centre (GTC) took oath at the Parade Ground on Saturday. Gorkha recruits were given ‘Khukri’, their traditional weapon as per Nepali culture.
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| Varanasi: Army recruits during their passing out parade at the 39 Gorkha Training Centre in Varanasi on Dec 14, 2014. (Photo: IANS) |
Colonel Amrit Pal Singh, deputy commandant of 39 GTC took first salute while the second salute was taken by commandant Brigadier Kunwar Birendra Singh. Major General Anil Kumar Bhatt, AVSM, 9 Gorkha regiment, the chief guest, inspected the parade.
After the oath ceremony he paid tribute at the war memorial and signed on the visitor’s book. The programme was attended by all the officers, JCO of 39 GTC, civilians, school children and NCC cadets.
As many as eight rifleman were awarded on the occasion for their outstanding performance during military training.
Source:TOI
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