252 recruits become sepoys at MRC

A total of 252 recruits took oath and became sepoys of the Madras Regiment Centre at an attestation parade at the MRC near here today.
Reviewing the attestation parade, Colonel of the Madras Regiment Rajeev Chopra lauded efforts of the Madras Regiment Centre at nearby Wellington in transforming raw civilians into combat warriors raring to take on the enemies on all fronts.
Speaking after reviewing the attestation parade, Chopra highlighted the tasks awaiting these gallant 'thambis' on reaching their respective battalions.
Chopra also inaugurated the 'Thambi Soldier park', dedicated to the fighting spirit of Madras Soldiers, which has now become a major tourist attraction in Wellington.

During his two-day stay, Chopra visited variaous training infrastructure at the Centre and stressed on the well-being of soldiers and their families.