A newly raised soldier of Indian Army Jammu Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment (JKLIR) shouts during a passing out parade on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, Wednesday, April 22, 2009. 414 recruits from Jammu and Kashmir state were formally inducted into JKLIR after training. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)

Hundreds of J-K Youth Join Indian Army

As many as 259 young boys from Jammu and Kashmir have joined Indian Army’s Jammu Kashmir Lite Infantry (JKLI) Battalion with an aim to fight for the nation.

As many as 259 young boys from Jammu and Kashmir have joined Indian Army’s Jammu Kashmir Lite Infantry (JKLI) Battalion with an aim to fight for the nation.

The youth were inducted in the battalion after completing the one-year course of JKLI battalion at Regimental Centre in Srinagar’s Rengrath. They joined the army with an aim of devoting their lives in service of their nation.

During their passing out parade, the young soldiers inspired one and all as their voice echoed in the Valley.

Their passing out parade, depicting graduation of recruits and their transformation into young soldiers, was reviewed by Major General MK Das, Colonel of the regiment, JKLI.

The event was attended by the parents and relatives of the young soldiers along with a number of civil and military dignitaries.


Source:Business Standard

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