‘Agnipath’ Scheme: Candidates need to give written pledge of not indulging in violence, says Top Military Officer

Jun 19, 2022

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Amid continuous protests happening across the country over the ‘Agnipath’ Scheme, a senior Army official on June 19 said that there is no place for indiscipline in the Armed Forces and all candidates will have to give a written pledge that they did not indulge in any arson or violence. “Indian Army's foundation in the discipline. No space for arson, or vandalism. Every individual will give a certificate that they were not part of a protest or vandalism. Police verification is 100 per cent, no one can join without that,” said Lt General Anil Puri, Addit'l Secy, Dept of Military Affairs.