Chennai: just one month after his wedding, Soni Bisht She lost her husband, Sepoy Neeraj Singh Bhandari of 18 Kumoon regimentIn an accident in January 2023. Instead of succumbing to pain, he chose to turn the pain into purpose, honoring his late husband by putting the Indian army uniform as an officer.
Saturday, in the Officer Training Academy In Chennai, he marched forward in the transfers parade as a warrior ready to serve.
“When I learned about him See nose Entrance of the Kumoon regiment officers, my father encouraged me to take this path, “said Soni, daughter of Subedar Kundan Singh retired from Brigade of Guards Battalion.” It was a uphill battle, but I conquered every challenge, “he said, radiant with pride after being commissioned in the body of army’s ordnance.
Among the Newly commissioned officers It was another cadet, Ved Vijay Neog From Jorhat, Assam, who obtained his commission from the Indian Army after years of struggle. Initially recommended for the Indian Military Academy after graduation, Ved retired due to family difficulties.
In Delhi, he juggled with jobs, preparing coffee by day and delivering food at night to survive. Later he found work as a travel photographer with the main brands, but his heart remained in the uniform. Determined, the combined defense Services (CDS) examined and secured his place in the OTA.
These two cadets were among the 133 official cadets and 24 cadets of women officers in charge of several weapons and services of the Indian Army. In addition, five cadets of foreign officers and seven cadets of foreign officers of five foreign nations completed their training.
The review officer, Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew, head of the Integrated Defense personnel, presented the sword of honor to Manya M Kumar, the gold medal Ota to Pragati Thakur, the silver medal to Manya M Kumar and the bronze medal to surge Yadav. In his speech, he urged young officers to defend the spirit of selfless service and unwavering excellence in everything they do.
