Dimapur, Feb. 27 (EMN): NCC cadets of Kohima group witnessed a weapon display organised by 1 Assam Rifles of Lushai battalion at Kohima on February 26.
An update from a defence release stated that an approximate 200 NCC cadets from both senior division of 24 Nagaland (I) Coy and senior wings of 1 Naga Girls battalion of Kohima NCC Group participated enthusiastically in the weapon display.
It added that the cadets were explained on various weapons of the Indian army by instructors of 1 Assam Rifles from Lushai battalion. It stated that the cadets were motivated to take up the Armed forces as a career.
On behalf of Brig. K Venugopal, group commander of Kohima NCC, Col. Daniel Lotzem, commander officer of 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC Kohima, expressed his gratitude to Col. UC Sati, commanding officer and all ranks of 1 Assam Rifles of Lushai battalion for providing transportation to enable the cadets reach the location and for providing refreshment during the weapon display programme.