Agniveers showcase combat abilities at Artillery Centre in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The passing out parade of the fourth batch of Agniveers took place at Artillery Centre here on Tuesday. The event was a milestone where more than 2600 Agniveers have been absorbed into the Regiment of Artillery as Gunners, which is one of the largest courses to be trained at any Regimental Centre.
Major General Punit Mehta, Sena Medal, General Officer Commanding, Jodhpur Sub Area and Colonel Commandant, Regiment of Artillery reviewed the parade. It was a proud moment for the staff who have relentlessly put in their efforts to transform raw boys into Agniveers and a matter of pride for the parents who bestowed their children towards the service of the motherland.
The Agniveers post completion of their 31 weeks of physically grueling and mentally demanding training would be joining their parent Artillery Regiments. The parade along with the parents was attended by various military and civilian dignitaries.
The reviewing officer Major General Punit Mehta, Sena Medal, General Officer Commanding, Jodhpur Sub Area and Colonel Commandant, Regiment of Artillery in his address to Agniveers conveyed that a new chapter has begun in the history of Indian Army and the nation as a whole as Agniveers would be playing a major role in nation building by serving the motherland.
The sense of discipline and camaraderie inculcated in them during their training will not only help them to serve in army, but also will facilitate in their bright future beyond. The bustles for passing out Parade started a day prior on Monday with the arrival of parents. An Agniveer Combat Spectacle was organised at the Makhan Singh Stadium where the Agniveers showcased their combat abilities in the form of Malkhamb, combat martial arts, torch display and other programs followed by a military symphony.
Earlier, in the day, the ceremony commenced with the wreath laying ceremony, where various dignitaries paid their homage to the fallen soldiers at war memorial.