Major General N. Srinivas Rao, General Officer Commanding, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area, visited the 1EME Centre, Secunderabad, for a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday to commemorate the soldier craftsman’s solemn pledge “to our fallen brethren that we will uphold their legacy and bring glory to the country”.
The Corps of EME finds a special mention in the armed forces for providing technical support towards seamless sustenance of equipment and machinery of the Indian Army in addition to their gallant contribution for preserving the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
The ceremony was attended by serving ranks of the Eagles fraternity, including Brigadier Sandeep Bhalla, Commandant, 1 EME Centre.
While paying obeisance to the valiant brethren who laid down their lives in the line of duty, the general officer appreciated all ranks for the highest standards of training imparted in the Centre and for their operational preparedness, a press release said.