By Our Correspondent
Dimapur
The passing out parade of 1930 new male recruits was held at the Assam Rifles Centre and School (ARTC and S) at Shokhuvi in Dimapur, Nagaland on March 4.
Completing 44 weeks of gruelling training in the battle craft, weapon handling, jungle lane shooting and other specialisation in counter-insurgency operations, the new recruits marched in perfect rhythm and synchronisation at the special attestation parade.
The passing out parade was reviewed by the director-general of Assam Rifles Lt Gen P C Nair in the presence of commandant, ARTC and S, Brig S K Sheoran, other senior officers of the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles, 281 parents and local civil society leaders.
Addressing the recruits, Lt Gen Nair highlighted the rich history of the Assam Rifles as the oldest paramilitary force of the country and its diversified role.
He urged the new recruits to uphold the traditions and values of the Assam Rifles during their entire service.
Congratulating the new recruits, the Gen said they had made their parents proud.
The newly passed out riflemen will now join their respective units in all frontline duties.