A total of 688 Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) will pass out from the portals of Indian Military Academy after passing-out-parade at IMA campus on Saturday. Out of the fleet of 688 GCs, 71 Foreign Gentlemen Cadets will also pass out on Saturday.
The Defence Minister AK Antony is likely to review the parade. Meanwhile, wreath laying Ceremony was held at the War memorial of the Indian Military Academy to pay respects and homage to the brave alumni of the Indian Military Academy, who have sacrificed their lives in keeping with the traditions of the Indian Army. lt
Gen Manvender Singh, Commandant, Indian Military Academy along with all the officers, families, Gentlemen Cadets and their parents laid wreaths on this solemn occasion. The academy administration claimed that security measures are already stepped up ahead of passing out parade and no person would be allowed to enter IMA premises without having valid recently issued identity cards.
Sources confirmed that Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh is also likely to attend the passing out parade. Even parents and relatives of Gentleman Cadets have to carry photo identity cards with them to witness the parade.