Chennai, March 7 -- A total of 345 Officer cadets were inducted into the Indian Army after an impressive Passing out Parade held at India's premier defence training establishment, the Officers Training Academy (OTA) here on Saturday.

They included 318 Officer Cadets and 27 Women Officer Cadets who were commissioned into various Arms and Services of the Indian Army, embodying the spirit of duty and sacrifice.

Additionally, two Officer Cadets and two Women Officer Cadets (Women) from Friendly Foreign Countries (Bhutan and Tanzania) also successfully completed their training, fostering bonds of camaraderie and cooperation across international borders.

The hallowed Parameshwaran Drill Square at the OTA witnessed a magnificent display of Mili...