Mussoorie /Kargil, December 07, (Scoop News)- As many as 35 officers, mostly from the medical stream, including 10 women, joined the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in a colorful passing-out parade and attestation ceremony at the ITBP grounds in Mussoorie on ist December 2013. These officers underwent tough basic training for 12 weeks. The chief guest on the occasion, IS Negi, IG, Northern Frontier, ITBP, was presented with the ceremonial guard of honour and review of the parade.
Negi gave away citations and trophies to the trainees for their excellent performances during the course in different streams. The trainee officers from various parts of the country those passed out included two each from Bihar, Delhi, and Haryana, four each from J&k (Dr Mohd Hussain from Balti Bazaar, Kargil) & (Dr. Tundup from Phyang, Leh), Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, seven from Uttar Pradesh, five from Andhra Pradesh, three from Maharasthra and one from Karnataka.
Ten women officer trainees also passed out indicating that they were no less than men in joining the forces.
The newly inducted official trainee, DC/MO Mohd Hussain Kargili, elated at joining the force said it was my childhood dream to become an officer in the armed forces, which came true today. He said after completing his medical profession he grasped the opportunity to join the ITBP in order to serve the nation. He thanked to his family and the trainee staff of the academy for their support during the training period.
Negi told the newly inducted officers that they should ingrain the oath taken to serve the nation in mind and spirit and perform their duty with honesty, integrity and utmost sincerity. He congratulated them and wished them a bright career in the elite force.
Negi told media persons that the ITBP is playing a significant role in defending the national security.
He added the main role of the ITBP was to safeguard the northern border with China ranging from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep-La in Arunachal Pradesh.
Later the parents of the newly inducted officers also took part in the Piping Ceremony organised on the occasion.
The ceremony concluded with a thrilling karate display by the jawans. Davinder Singh, DIG and Deputy Director of the academy, also spoke about the role and achievements of the academy in the field of training.
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