INDIA: Punjab Regiment of Indian Army celebrates its tricentenary of its Raising Day
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1377585
INDIA: Punjab Regiment of Indian Army celebrates its tricentenary of its Raising Day
- Title: INDIA: Punjab Regiment of Indian Army celebrates its tricentenary of its Raising Day
- Date: 31st March 2010
- Summary: A SOLDIER-GUIDE EXPLAINING FUNCTIONS OF WEAPONS TO THE VISITORS
- Embargoed: 15th April 2010 18:14
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- Location: India
- Country: India
- Topics: Defence / Military
- Reuters ID: LVA436NJUYUG7HH6SD04I9ST51DC
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- Story Text: The 16th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment of Indian Army, also known as the 2nd Patiala Infantry, hailed its 300th Raising Day at Tibri Cantonment near Gurdaspur in northern state of Punjab on Tuesday (March 30).
Espirit-de-Corps was witnessed at the apex as a large number of retired and serving officers and other ranks of the battalion, travelled from all over the country to participate in this commemorative and memorable event.
In particular, the retired officers were glad to meet their former buddies at the gala reunion of the regiment.
"When Pakistan wanted to capture Kashmir (in 1947), our battalion (16th Btn) did an exemplary job. In that battle, our battalion won the highest number of gallantry awards as compared to the other regiments. They won eight Mahavir Chakras and 25 Vir Chakras, both gallantry awards," said Major General (retired) S P S Sidhu of Punjab Regiment.
To mark the occasion a number of celebrations, including an exhibition, were organised.
The 16th Battalion represents the legacy of honour, courage and devotion to duty, which are the hallmarks of the India Army.
"All the serving and former officers of the battalion have come to participate in the tricentenary celebrations. An exhibition has been staged to showcase the arms and ammunition used by the battalion during 300 years and its glorious legacy. The display guns, machine, arms and ammunition has been inspirational," noted Rachna Kehra, a visitor.
The 16th Battalion of Punjab Regiment was raised as a part of the Royal State of Patiala Forces on 31st March 1710 by Baba Ala Singh, regarded as the founder of Patiala state. - Copyright Holder: ANI (India)
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