A solemn Wreath laying ceremony was held at the War Memorial of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) on Friday morning. The Commandant, of (IMA) lieutenant General S K Sinha, other officers of IMA and the Academy under Officer (AUO) on behalf of the passing out course laid wreaths and offered floral tributes to the gallant martyrs on the occasion.
The ceremony is held every term as a precursor to the passing out parade to pay homage to the brave alumni of this prestigious training academy, who have laid down their lives in keeping with the highest traditions of sacrifice to uphold the honour of the Nation.
The Sanctum Sanctorum of the War Memorial is a seven and a half feet bronze statue of a Gentleman Cadet saluting with a sword. To the rear of the statue, are designed arches on which are etched the names of the 854 valiant alumni, who have sacrificed their lives till date.
On this occasion the Cadets of the passing out contingent resolved to keep the Nation’s flag flying high.