In Kashmir, new recruits get ready to join Indian Army

New recruits of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment (JKLIR) carry the national flag during their passing out parade at an army base on the outskirts of Srinagar. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

Updated on: Aug 18, 2016 11:38 PM IST

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New recruits of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment (JKLIR) carry the national flag during their passing out parade at an army base on the outskirts of Srinagar. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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As many as 308 recruits participated in the spectacular passing out parade, even as curfew remained in force in the state. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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The passing out parade was organized at the Bana Singh Parade Ground in Rangreth and attended by Jammu and Kashmir governor, NN Vohra, and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lt General Satish Dua. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Family members of JKLIR’s new recruits watch the parade at the army base. The families had to travel in the night to avoid the raging protests and stone pelting youth during the day. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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A new recruit during the parade. Most of the young recruits and their families from Kashmir avoid talking about their experiences and motives for joining the Indian army. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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The JKLRI regiment exclusively recruits people from the state, including Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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Of the 308 soldiers, 116 were from Kashmir valley and the Muslim-dominated areas of Jammu and have undergone a rigorous 11-month training at the Rangreth centre. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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A father and son share a tender moment at the parade. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)

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A mother kisses her son, celebrating his achievement after he graduates as an Indian army soldier. (Waseem Andrabi/HT Photo)