Chennai, Jan. 26 -- Risaldar Major R. Murugaperumal, presentlyserving with the Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Defence, Chennai,is one of the Army personnel who has been honorarily commissionedas a Lieutenant on active duty on Republic Day today.
This marked the culmination of his distinguished career in the IndianArmy's elite Armoured Corps.
He retires next month, a defence release said.
Born and brought up in Kariapatti, Tamil Nadu, Major Murugaperumalcompleted his schooling at the Government Higher Secondary School,Kariapatti.
Inspired from an early age by the values of discipline, patriotism andselfless service, he joined the Indian Army in his youth and served thenation with unwavering dedication for over 32 years.
It said thro...