Srinagar, May 31 (KNO) : An attestation parade was Friday held at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh to mark the entry of 220 well trained recruits into the regiment as young soldiers. The ceremony as per a statement issued to KNO was conducted in consonance with the traditions of the Indian Army was reviewed by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, GOC Fire & Fury Corps and Colonel of the Regiment, JAKRIF & Ladakh Scouts.
It was attended by a spectrum of civil and military dignitaries including two erstwhile Colonels of the Regiment, War Heroes of the Regiment and parents of the recruits. The young soldiers, hailing from all regions of Ladakh, took oath in unison to serve the nation. The Reviewing Officer congratulated them for the impressive parade and urged them to devote their life in service to the nation as proud soldiers of the Indian Army.(KNO)