The Indian Military Academy in Dehradun has cancelled the Commandant's Parade, the final rehearsal parade scheduled to be held on Thursday, ahead of the final passing out parade, the academy's public relations officer Col Himani Pant said on Thursday.
"IMA, Dehradun has cancelled the Commandant's Parade (final rehearsal parade ahead of the final passing out parade) that was scheduled to take place today. The decision regarding holding the passing out parade will be taken after receiving instructions from the Army Headquarters," Col Pant said.
This year 319 Indians and 68 foreigners will step into the Gentlemen Cadets parade.
The IMA’s announcement came after Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter accident along with his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other army personnel on Wednesday.
General Rawat was travelling from Sulur to Wellington when his helicopter crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday afternoon.
General Rawat, India's first CDS, was on a visit to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington to address the faculty and student officers of the staff course when his chopper crashed. The IAF has ordered an inquiry into the accident.
