160 AR recruits pass out from ARTC&S

Assam Rifles Training Centre and School (ARTC&S) Shukhovi conducted an attestation parade for 160 recruits here on Saturday.
The soldiers were recruited as part of the “compassionate grounds” recruitment carried out by Assam Rifles (AR) for war widows and wards of fallen heroes.
The attestation parade was reviewed by Major General, Vikas Lakhera, Sena Medal Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) in the presence of Brigadier SK Sheoran, Yudh Seva Medal, Sena Medal.
Addressing the jawans, Major General Lakhera stated that the main objective of ARTC&S was to build strong and capable soldiers by providing high quality training and disciplining the body and mind.
He expressed happiness to see that the centre was playing its role by providing high-quality training.
Lakhera said since independence, most battalions and range headquarters of Assam Rifles were “battling with militancy” and “disruptive forces in Counter Insurgency (CI) area”.
In this regard, he said the battalions and jawans at CI area expected soldiers from this training centre and school to be trained in such a way they would be able to fulfil all responsibilities assigned to them.
He stated that AR was not only providing internal security for NE but was also providing security at border areas.
The Major General advised them to respect and honour their battalion and not to disregard the image and honour of the unit or battalion.
He also expressed happiness that the future of Assam Rifles was in safe hands because of the recently attested soldiers, whilst also sharing gratitude to ARTC&S for training them well.
It may be mentioned that the recruits underwent rigorous training on weapon, drill, conventional and CI/CT training.