The Jammu and Kashmir infantry (JAK LI) Regiment centre in Srinagar held the passing-out parade of its fifth batch of Agniveers on Thursday, marking the induction of 326 recruits into the Indian Army.
The newly inducted Agniveers completed 31 weeks of physical, mental, and tactical training before marching in uniform during the attestation ceremony. Senior rank officers, instructors, and recruits' family members attended the event.
The reviewing officer, a senior army official, congratulated the newly inducted soldiers and encouraged them to uphold the rich legacy of the JAK LI Regiment with unwavering commitment and courage. One Agniveer said, “I am very proud. It was hard work for 31 weeks. It was great to see my parents after 7 months."
Another agniveer said, "It feels good to pass out, as I worked very hard for the recruitment. I am going home after seven months. More youth should join the Indian Army."
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“I am very happy for passing out, especially since the training was very hard. We will protect the country, and I am ready to be posted anywhere in the country,” said another Agniveer.
Parents of another cadet present at the ceremony said, I feel very happy today. The recruits who were selected for the Army completed their training, and today was their passing parade. It’s a moment of happiness. Besides seeing my son passing out of the parade, I want to tell the youth of today that they should opt for the army after completing their necessary studies because it's a competitive era, and you will have to fight for every opportunity. As Eid is coming up, we will have two celebrations."
Another parent from the border district of Kupwara, which recently witnessed heavy shelling during the cross-border exchanges between India and Pakistan, said, “We are very happy if my boy is passing out in this POP parade. So that’s why we’re here to watch the parade. We are very happy to be here in the parade. There is unemployment."
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