Assam Regiment inducts 224 soldiers

Shillong, Sep 16 (UNI) Altogether 224 recruits from North-East were inducted as soldiers of Assam regiment at an attestation parade here today.

Major General Vinod Nayanar, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 101 area, took the salute and reviewed the parade held at the Assam Regimental Centre and congratulated the new soldiers.

The recruits took the oath to dedicate themselves to the service of the nation.

Later, addressing the newly attested soldiers, the Major General lauded the standard of drill and turnout as displayed on the occasion and felicitated them for having successfully completed their grueling training.

He also stressed the need of excellence through professional competence.

The GOC also gave away prizes to the best recruits in various categories.

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