Oath-taking ceremony of more than 300 Army soldiers held at MRC Wellington, Coonoor
The Nilgiris: More than 300 young Soldiers took oaths and were sworn in to the Army at the Madras Regiment Centre in Wellington, Coonoor.
Young soldiers from TN, Kerala, Andhra and Karnataka are offered Army training at the Wellington Army Training Center, near Coonoor. Following the completion of the training, they are deployed at various places in India including Indian borders. The oath-taking ceremony for the latest batch that passed out of training was held today.
The soldiers took oaths placing their hands on religious texts and the Indian flag. They then marched to the regal band music of the Army. The majestic parade left the audience spell bound. Brigadier Rajeshwar Singh accepted the honour and presented meritorious soldiers with medals.
Parents of the graduating soldiers were proud of the achievement of their children. Senior and junior military officers, soldiers, parents, teachers and many others participated in the ceremony.