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678 cadets pass out of Indian Military Academy

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Press Trust of India Dehra Dun

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma reviewed the parade and took salute from the cadets who marched in files at drill square set against the historic Chetwode building.

Twenty-one cadets from friendly nations also passed out of the academy and they will serve in their respective countries.

Security in and around the IMA was tightened with police deploying additional force to keep vigil.

Immediately after the pop, the cadets gathered for the pipping ceremony after taking the final step, which formally commissioned them as officers in the Indian Army.

Later, as a sign of joy, they tossed their caps in the air and hugged each other.

 

Bhanu Pratap Singh Mankotiya was awarded the Sword of Honour for best all-round performance as gentlemen cadet.

  

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First Published: Jun 09 2012 | 5:35 PM IST

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