Assam Regt best
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 03 2016:
Assam Regiment has been adjudged the best marching contingent in the services category in Republic Day parade held on January 26 .
The contingent comprising 149 soldiers from the seven States of North East was led by Lt Aditya Bisht.
The impressive win came in the beginning of the Platinum Jubilee year of the Regiment, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .
The Assam Regiment was raised on June 15, 1941 and it draws its troops from the seven North East States.
The Regiment's Insignia, Unihorned Rhinoceros reflects toughness, aggressive- ness, determination, and martial qualities.
Raised through the Japanese invasion during the Second World War in 1941, this gallant Regiment won six Battle Honours and Theatre Honour 'Burma' in the first three years of its raising.
The Fifth Battalion of the Regiment also has the unique distinction of being the only Infantry Battalion to have been awarded Battle Honour in Chhamb Sector during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Since its raising, the Regiment has been awarded seven Battle Honours, three Theatre Honours, Nine Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citations, 23 Army Commanders Unit Citations, Two United Nations Citations and numerous other gallantry awards, added the press release.