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Over 600 cadets pass out of Indian Military Academy | Over 648 cadets including 23 foreign cadets and 23 cadets of Assam Rifles passed out of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun on Saturday. Former Army Chief
General J J Singh, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh reviewed the parade. The Sword
of Honour, a coveted recognition among the pass out cadets, was awarded to the
overall best amongst the pass outs. "I am very happy because only one person gets
this chance," said Gaurav Hirday, a pass out cadet and recipient of IMA Sword
of Honour. Army helicopters also showered petals on the occasion. "My will is
very strong and my spirit is high. It was my childhood dream to join the army
and now that dream has been fulfilled. I want to serve my country with all my
heart," Shiva Gurung, a pass out cadet. The Passing Out Parade (POP) was witnessed
by military and civil dignitaries and family members and friends of the newly
commissioned officers. |
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