Shillong, May 17: An Attestation Ceremony was held on 17 May 2019 at 58 Gorkha Training Centre to give to the nation a proud batch of 185 newly enrolled soldiers who graduated with unfaltering determination to serve the Country by awarding oaths to take on the supreme responsibility of serving and protecting the motherland.
The Attestation Ceremony was conducted at Soltee Hall of 58 Gorkha Training Centre which was Reviewed by Brigadier Mukesh Gurung, SM, Commandant 58 GTC. In his address, the Comdt congratulated the Young Soldiers of Indian Army on their successful completion of their rigorous training in the Centre.
He also stressed upon the importance of valour, traditions and ethos of Indian Army. Finally, he congratulated the proud parents & guardians on successful graduation of their sons into Indian military service.
During the occasion Recruit Santosh Pariyar was awarded the ‘Overall Best Recruit’ and was presented with the ‘Manekshaw Khukri’. The Parents of the Young Soldiers were also honoured with the ‘Gaurav Padak’ in recognition of their role and contribution to the Nation.
