Six from Nagaland participate in All India Thal Sainik Camp

All India Thal Sainik Camp is underway at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt. Six cadets from Nagaland are attending the Camp. (Photo Courtesy: PRO (Defence), Kohima & Imphal)

All India Thal Sainik Camp is underway at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt. Six cadets from Nagaland are attending the Camp. (Photo Courtesy: PRO (Defence), Kohima & Imphal)

Kohima, September 20 (MExN): Six cadets, including 4 girls and 2 boys, from Nagaland are attending the All India Thal Sainik Camp at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt. The camp was inaugurated by Director General of National Cadet Corps, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh on September 20. 

Around 1,547 Cadets (867 boys and 680 girls), drawn from 17 NCC Directorates covering all the States and Union Territories are participating in the camp, stated a press release issued by PRO (Defence), Kohima & Imphal. No cadets from Manipur could participate due to ongoing situation, the PRO stated. 

During the 12-day camp, which began on September 19, the cadets will compete in a number of disciplines like shooting, obstacle training, map reading & other professional training competitions. 

The cadets from NCC Group HQ, Kohima included Cpl Mhasiliendo Huozha, SUO Lizar Achumi, Cdt T Neikethonuo Mepfhuo and Sgt Echenlemla Aier of 1 Nagaland Girls NCC Battalion and LCPL Hupeto Kachumi and CPL Wawulo Tsuhah of 24 Nagaland (Independent) Company NCC.