Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington, the iconioc and oldest infantry battalion in the country saw on Friday induction of 311 young recruits as soldiers into various units of the Force spread across in the forward areas of India. The recruits underwent a year long basic and advanced grueling training in various aspects of the Army.
The attestation (equivalent to passing out parade) was held at the historic drill ground of Srinagesh Barracks situated amidst the picturesque Nilgiri Hills in the Western Ghat.
Brigadier Rajeshwar Singh, commandant, MRC Wellington reviewed the parade and took salute amidst heavy Covid-19 protocol.
Brigadier Rajeshwar Singh, himself a legendary soldier who has been honoured with Shaurya Chakra and Sena Medal, congratulated the recruits and appreciated the instructors and staff for achieving high standards of training and lauded the efforts of MRC to train smart and effective soldiers for Indian Army.
The brigadier also pointed out that MRC has not missed out a single day of training since the outbreak of Covid-19.
MRC battalions are deployed all over the forward areas and the Centre is famous for its war cry “Thampi Kaisa Hei? Tiger Jaisa Hein”. Thampi is Tamil for younger brother. The Srinagesh Barracks spot pictures of Indian Army soldiers who completed their training programme from the Centre and made the prime sacrifice at the altar of duty for the nation.