The highest decorated Regiment of the Indian Army – The Sikh Regiment celebrated its 175th raising day on Saturday, August 28 2021, at The Sikh Regimental Centre Ramgarh Cantt in Jharkhand.
The First Battalion of the Sikh Regiment, “The XIV Ferozepore Sikhs”, was raised on July 30, 1846, under the then British rule.
The Regiment has fought several successful battles in the pre-Independence era, including World War I and II.
Battle of Saragarhi (in 1897) is still regarded as the bravest battle in the history of the world due to display of raw courage following the ethos of ‘last man, last round’.
Lt Gen PGK Menon, the Colonel of the Sikh regiment, led the celebrations, which started with the customary paying of homage at the Regimental War Memorial, followed by a Sainik Sammelan.
Lt Gen Menon addressed the troops via video-conferencing as he is currently commanding the Leh-based 14 Corp,
The General also released the ‘First Day Cover’ to commemorate the day.
A well-produced ‘Sikh Regiment’ magazine was released that details each of the battles fought by Sikh troops.
The Regiment also unveiled of ‘Dodransbicentennial’ silver trophy.
The Regiment has proved its mettle in battles that the country has fought since Independence with significant victories.
The Regiment has the honour of having one of its battalions being the first to arrive by air to Srinagar after Maharaja Hari Singh signed the instrument of accession. The Battalion reached there on October 27 1947, earning the sobriquet of ‘Saviours of Valley’.
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