Agniveers give an impressive attestation parade at MLIRC in Belagavi

Ceremonial attestation parade at Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi, with 560 Agniveers completing training program.

A ceremonial attestation parade with full military fanfare was held at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi on Tuesday.

As many as 560 Agniveers were attested after they successfully completed a 31-week training programme.

The attestation parade of the Agniveers was reviewed by Brigadier Joydip Mukherjee, Commandant, The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, who applauded the Agniveers on their immaculate turnout and very high standard of drill.

The parade was commanded by Agniveer Mukesh Chamar, while Major Abhishek Kashyap was the Parade Adjutant.

The Agniveers took the “Oath of Affirmation in presence of the National Flag, the regimental flag and holy religious books in an impressive ceremony attended by serving and retired fraternity of the regiment and the proud parents of the Agniveers who got attested.”

The pride with which the Agniveers took oath made the ceremony even more impressive.

Addressing the newly attested Agniveers, the Reviewing Officer reminded them of the rich heritage and the glory of The Maratha Light Infantry as one of the oldest Infantry Regiments of the Indian Army.