Around 300 young men from Jammu and Kashmir were formally made soldiers in the Indian Army on Saturday.

The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre showcased its latest batch of 301 new soldiers in a parade on 10 October at the Bana Singh Parade Ground of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre .

The event was particularly significant as it followed the government's decision to remove the region's special status last year.

The region, which is also claimed by neighbouring Pakistan, was formerly administered by India as a state with a special status and significant autonomy.

That was controversially withdrawn last year by India's government, led by Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Around 300 youth from Jammu and kashmir joins Indian Army after Abrogation last year


The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre , showcased its latest batch of 301 passing out young soldiers from the State of J & K Recruit Course Serial number 122 , on having completed one year of strenuous training was attested on 10 October 2020 at a glittering parade at the Bana Singh Parade Ground of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre .

The attestation parade , depicting graduation of a recruit and his transformation into a Young Soldier , was reviewed by Lt Gen BS Raju , Chinar Corps Commander . The young soldiers of the Regiment hailing from all regions and religions of the Union Territories of J & K and Ladakh , marching in precise unison , singing their Regimental Song Balidanam Veer Lakshanam ' , inspired one and all as their voice echoed in the Kashmir Valley . Their salute to the Tri - Colour with National Anthem playing inspired patriotic fervour amongst all present during the parade . Lt Gen B S Raju congratulated the Young Soldiers for their immaculate parade and impressed upon selfless service towards the Nation .

He complimented them for completion of a tough training regimen to become a soldier . He emphasised the importance of imbibing high personal values in order to discharge the duties of an Indian Army soldier . The Chinar Corps Commander stressed upon all the young soldiers about the immense responsibility which now rests on their shoulders towards their nation , parents and society . He also took the opportunity to address all present and asked them to come forth and help our youth who have gone astray to return back to the mainstream .

The young soldiers who excelled themselves in varied facets of training were also felicitated by the Reviewing Officer . Recruit Manik Sharma was awarded the Sher - e - Kashmir Sword of Honour & Triveni Singh Medal for being adjudged ' Over all Best Recruit and Chewang Rinchen Medal for being ' Best in Firing .