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The battalion was awarded with the The Bn Ghatak & SA Firing teams
prestigious GOC-in-C Eastern Comd were adjudged First in 27 Mtn Div
Unit Appreciation on the occasion of Inter Bn Ghatak & SA Firing
Army Day 2020 in recognition of its Competition 2019-20.
efforts as part of Op JUNIPER, OP
COL SARANG P FALCON & peace time achievements Maj MA Khan brought laurels to SUB MAJ
UPASANI at the present location. Ghatak team the battalion when he NATHA SINGH
won the Inter fmn Gtk competition wef successfully completed an
03 Jun to 08 Jun 2019 which was held international Jungle W Course
at SHAA for the first time at TBS, Ser No 3 at CIGS, Manaus, Brazil
Gnathang at an altitude of 12450ft.
& earned the coveted title of ‘JAGUAR’. He is the
Battlion’s Ghatak Platoon won the Corps Commander’s 2nd IA officer to successfully complete the course.
Ghatak Salver Competition conducted from 18 August to As a part of sharing best practices, the offr visited
22 August 2019. Battalion’s Ghatak Platoon secured CIJWS, Warengte from 26 to 28 Dec 2019 to deliver
overall 1st position as well as 1st position in a total of five lecture on best practices learned at CIGS, Manaus,
events out of nine events against which the Ghatak Brazil.
platoons were evaluated. The battalion’s Ghatak bagged
the overall 1st position with a score of 854 points out of
1100 points (78%) giving a lead of approx. 10 % to the
team coming second.

GP PHOTO DURING EASTERN COMD 27 MTN DIV INTER BN SA FIRING
UNIT APPRECIATION COMPETITION 2019-20 : 14 - 18 JAN 20

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The Battalion is presently deployed in The Battalion added another golden

High Altitude Area on the Line of chapter in its history when

Contro. The gallant Khalsas of a Honourable Raksha Mantri, Shri

SHAMSHEER have displayed Rajnath Singh Along with Chief of

indomitable courage & motivation Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff,

braving all odds, be it the harsh General Officer Commanding-IN-

weather, terrain & have successfully Chief, Northern Command & other

ensured, “the sanctity of Line of dignitaries lauded the zeal &

COL KULDEEP A Control” is maintained by effective enthusiasm displayed by troops of SUB MAJ

KARAPE round the clock domination. The SHAMSHEER. The video of DALWINDER SINGH

Battalion has effectively & punitively retaliated to “Jaikara” of unit became a national trending news. The

unprovoked cease fire violations by enemy causing Raksha Mantri while addressing the troops said that,

considerable damage to their men & infrastructure. “Such raw courage & enthusiasm is the real inspiration

& example for all Indians to emulate”.

The Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers & Jawans of The Battalion shall continue to strive to achieve high
the Battalion have been performing exceedingly well in standards & set new benchmarks. We seek the
various courses & four Officers, two Junior Commissioned blessings of ‘WAHEGURU’ & the good wishes of our
Officers & three Other Ranks have been posted to various Veterans for a successful and professionally fulfilling
CAT A establishments in past one year. tenure on Line of Control.

CO ADDRESSING RAKSHA MANTRI RAKSHA MANTRI WITH TROOPS
DURING THE VISIT

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19th BnThe Sikh Regt was raised on 01 The unit was instrumental in
Oct 1966.On 30 Apr 20,Col Deepak
Kumar Tiwari, SM took over the reins of peaceful Conduct of Lok Sabha &
XIX SIKH (VIJAY) from Col M
Karmakar who proceeded for the State Assembly elections 2019 in the
prestigious HDMC-16 Course on
nomination. AOR which was being opposed by

active insur gps . During the tenure,

keeping ‘Op Prep ’&‘ Op

Effectiveness as its ‘Order of the

COL Day’, the unit excelled in all spheres
DEEPAK KUMAR
Presently the unit is deployed in intense of professionalism by conducting SUB MAJ
TIWARI, SM CI/CT areas of North East in a semi-
& participating in various trg events. PARGAT SINGH

mountaneous terrain with dense forest areas spread over Inspite of hy op commitments, the unit continued its

100 Kms. Under ‘OP ORCHID’ being dply in five pts dply excellent run on Army Courses.

the gallant ‘KHALSAS’ proved their mettle in phy fitness

and mental robustness. We effectively maint the sanctity We also undertook Op SADBHAVANA proj and
National Integration Tour for school children which
of Indo-Myanmar Border & dominated Inter State Bdy with was oversubscribed and well appreciated, thus
keeping the image of Regt & Indian Army in highest
Nagaland and Assam by denying operating/ mov space to order. The unit undertook many pxn mgt activities and
actively participated in various celebrations like Indep
insurgents, which resulted in successful apprehension of day, Republic Day, X-Mas, Raksha Bandhan etc
thus,maint good relations & reputation in the AOR. The
22 x insurgents (incl 05 x Area Cdrs, 01 x Fin Secy and Bn continues to perform outstandingly in true
regimental spirit and will be shortly moving to LAC.
01 x most wanted insur from NIA list), 40 x hardcore

OGWs, recovery of seven wpn, amn, seizure of cash

worth Rs 42,62,650/-, other war like stores and

contraband items.

CHANGE OF COMMAND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

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The battalion is deployed in foothills The battalion celebrated its 45th
Raising Day wef 28 Feb 2020 - 01
of Himalayas since October 2017. The Mar 2020 where in Veterans of the
unit, Offrs, JCOs & OR with their
Battalion has been bestowed upon with families were invited to be part of
the celebration. Special care was
the responsibility of security & adm taken to make their stay and
attendance comfortable. We took
aspect of the complete garrison this opportunity to interact with the
Veer Naris and to enquire about their
including the Corps HQ. In the army well being.

courses, apart from galore AXs & AYs,

Capt Shivanshu earned AXI (I) grading

COL AMBUJ in ATGM leg of BSW course, Nk SUB MAJ
BALLAVA SAHU Preetam Singh AX(I) in Army Drill RANJIT SINGH
course & Nk Gurdev Singh earned AX

(I) in ATGM course. Lt Col M J Yadav got posted out to

HQ 44 Mtn Bde, Maj Ashok got posted as Instr to CTW

(Pune) & subsequently to IMTRAT & Lt Col Rajender

Negi moved to 6 RR. Similarly, Maj Pankaj Kumar Panday

& Maj Vimal Roy rejoined the folds of the unit after their

staff & ERE tenure respectively. Keeping the rich tradition

alive, Lt Dhananjay Dhadwal, 5th generation in army &

2nd generation officer in the paltan, joined the paltan in

Mar 2020 on commissioning from OTA Chennai. The Bn

stood second in Div level Ghatak competition missing the

mark by a whisker, second position in Div Mine laying

competition & third position in Div level Hockey

competition with three player selected to represent at the

Command level.

DIV INTER BN GHATAK COMPETITION DIV INTER BN HOCKEY COMPETITION
2019-20 2019-20

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After firmly settling down into the The flood relief column of the
operational role in obstacle ridden
terrain, the bn continued seeking and Battalion saved 62 precious lives and
seizing every single opportunity
available to prove its evac 186 of Stranded civilians in the
eminence in all the sphere in the peace
location. The Bn underwent ATC month of Aug and Sep respectively.
followed by fd firing at MFFR where the
bn took hold of first posn in MMG & 81 The feat was Achieved without any
MM Mor and second position in 84MM
RL competition emerging as overall compromise to other commitments
numero uno of the bde.
and tasks and was commended by

several dignitaries and Media all

COL RAVIN around. SUB MAJ
JUNEJA KULDIP SINGH

As a mark of flawless work and performance in all

spheres the Bn was selected for prestigious 15 days

Under the recently adopted National Disaster joint exercise at MFFR with French army (Exercise
Management Plan a Humanitarian Assistance and
Disaster Relief exercise named Exercise RAHAT was SHAKTI) in the month of Nov. Putting their best foot
conducted under the aegis of HQ SW Command with
assistance from, Govt of Rajasthan wherein the Bn being forward the troops of the Bn ensured that the aim to
the mainstay in seamless conduct of the same took a
significant step towards testing efficacy of all available display highest level of professional standards and
disaster management resources in the context of
earthquake disaster in the AOR. The Battalion was projections of the best image of Indian army was
successful in achieving an extremely high degree of
understanding unity of effort and synergy between various achieved unblemished.
stakeholders incl civilian setting a benchmark for conduct
of future operation in the field of earthquake. The Battalion also proved its mettle in the fd of sports
wherein the Ekess bagged second posn in Division
Being responsible for the Internal Security and Flood
Relief , the Bn once again showed fortitude in flood relief football championship for the first time in the
operation in gen AOR of the unit. history. We bid adieu to Maj Ishan Dhiman who
proceeded on posting to 16 RR. We welcome Lt Col
Shobhit Dogra and Maj PJ Anthony from HQ 61 Inf Bde,
NSG respectively alongwith the future pillars Lt
Siddharth Malik, Lt Pawan and Lt Gaurav Yadav to the
folds of EKKES.

EXERCISE RAHAT (HADR) HIGHLIGHTS OF EXERCISE
PLANNING CONF

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In its previous peace station i.e between the two armies on aspects
of Counter Insurgency / Counter
Banbasa Military Station, the Battalion terrorism Ops, jungle warfare & to
enhance combined disaster
had an onerous task of maintaining Management capability with
incorporation of basic medical
682.62 acres of land in the station with training aspects. It was a learning
experience for troops of both the
the Commanding Officer being the armies to know their counterparts’
drills, tactics and also their social
Station Commander. Battalion was aspects like standard of living,

given adequate time in the new location

to cool off the heals and gear up for the

COL SUMIT KUMAR routine in peace. Battalion with its full SUB MAJ
SINGH AMRIK SINGH
gusto dusted the rust and moved

towards the fitness routine. Volunteer

active participation in all games and sports was seen as and value systems. The joint training achieved the aim
of enhancing inter-operability in Counter
the troops missed sweating in playfield for last three Insurgency/Counter Terrorism Operations, aspects of
Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief Management
years. The Formation Commanders in chain appreciated and also in promoting positive military relation between
the two neighbours.
the Battalion for its meticulous layout and outstanding

standard during this short period of time.

Having got an opportunity to participate in various Sports Continuing its march along the path of professionalism
and Professional activities after a huge time gap, Battalion and commitment with full satisfaction during its tenure
lifted its first Professional Trophy of Brigade Inter Battalion at the Military Station Banbasa, Battalion bid adieu to
Ghatak Platoon Competition, being the first Inter Ghatak the peace station with full josh & fervor and marched
Competition won by the Unit since raising. Battalion ahead for yet another glorious innings to be played in
surprised the entire formation by showing its prowess in one of the most active LC & HAA locations. Braving
professional arena by winning the Inter Battalion BPET, nature’s fury, the Battalion took over operational
Firing & BFSR/Svl competition of the formation. Finally, responsibility wef 28 Sep 2020. The initial days
having bedded in completely, the unit aimed to re- remained relatively placid. The initial tranquility
establish its dominance in all the sports & professional facilitated the Battalion in general settling down and
competitions and carve a niche for itself. familiarization with the nuances of the new operational
role.
Battalion led the National Flag & Indian Army contingent
in 14th Indo-Nepal Joint Training Exercise SURYA KIRAN- Lt Sushant Sharma, Lt KK Tiwari att from ASC and Lt
XIV which was conducted wef 03 Dec 2019 to 16 Dec Akshay att from EME after their Commissioning joined
2019 at Shri Nepali Army Battle School (NABS), the Bn.
Saljhandi, Nepal. In the joint training, a Battalion group
each of Indian Army (IA) and Nepalese Army (NA) In the current location, the indomitable spirits of a true
participated with an aim to enhance interoperability KHALSA would remain aggressive, vigilant and
dominating. Living upto the motto of ‘Second To None’
the Battalion will continue to strive for excellence as a
cohesive team under its leaders at all level.

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After a successful completion of maiden Medal in Manipur State Boxing

field tenure in Eastern Ladakh, The Championship, Sep Rajinder Singh

Battalion moved to the peace location won Gold Medal in 1st Jabalpur
Open Boxing Championship Men/
in Rajasthan, its new ‘Karmabhoomi’.

With singular focus on operational Women 2019, Sep Pradeep won
Bronze Medal in 1st Jabalpur Open
preparedness, the Unit undertook a

number of activities, such as, Boxing Championship Men/ Women

mobilisation, operational area 2019 & Sep Jatinderpal Singh was

COL familiarisation operational discussions & selected for Div Athletics team. SUB MAJ & HONY LT
RAHUL AGARWAL SATPAL SINGH
enhancement of terrain friction &
responsibility.
defence potential in the Unit’s area of The Unit personnel also brought laurels by their
performance in various Army courses, where in, eight
As standard of training has a direct bearing on unit’s personnel secured AX(I)/ AX/ A/ B(I) grading in
operational prowess, so top-notch training infrastructure, various course, incl Capt Amit Raina securing AX(I)
including walk-through Sand Model, Drill Nursery, Sherdil grading in BSW (O-39) & Maj Anurag Kumar securing
Driving Circuit and Nalwa Training Area were developed B(I) grading in JC-158. Nb Sub Mohan Singh & Nk Tlr
immediately post arrival at the new location. A number of Prafulla Mangraj were awarded GOC-in-C
training events, such as, field firing, small arms firing, Commendation Card and Capt Amit Raina, Sub
BPET, PPT and cadres for Special Platoons were Jasvir Singh, Nb Sub Gurpinder Singh & Sep Jasprit
undertaken with an aim to enhance the capabilities of Unit Singh were awarded GOC, Div Appreciation.
personnel to execute the operational task effectively.
Also, existing sports infrastructure, including Basketball The Unit’s contribution in the conduct of Station
Court, Hockey field and Boxing Ring were refurbished and events, such as Nagi Day Celebrations in Dec 2019,
brought up to a desired standard. Station Women’s Week Celebrations in Feb 2020, Ex-
Servicemen NOK Meet in Apr 2020 and Station
The Battalion performed exceptionally in various sports Career Counselling Workshop in Jul 2020 were major
disciplines, including Hockey, Boxing & Athletics. The Unit highlights and drew accolades one and all in the
created history, when it lifted its first formation level sports Station and the Formation.
trophy by winning the Division Hockey Championship in
Dec 2019. Unit’s Boxers & Athletes also performed With blessings of WaheGuru, the Battalion would
exceedingly well, wherein Sep Pardeep Singh won Gold continue with its endeavors to strive for excellence in
all the fields.

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‘Chaukas Chaubees’ has proved its five AWWA Awards of Excellence. In
mettle displaying professionalism &
competence in all the events in Div in addn, three Subedars of the unit were
its first tenure. The battalion registered
comprehensive & thumping domination promoted to rank of Sub Maj & one
in sports & professional competitions
while acquiring 1st posn in Boxing, X- Sub was promoted to Hony Lt. One
Country & Runner Up in Hockey at
Div level. The Bn secured “3rd Best OR has also been selected in Infantry
Inf Bn” posn in the Division.
Air Rifle Team & is practicing for the

Army trials. Our team of Offrs has

been our pillar of strength leading men

COL with utmost professionalism & by SUB MAJ
ABHISHEK ATAL personal example. Few notable KULDIP SINGH
achievers are Lt Col KJ Singh,SM who
As Nodal Unit for monitoring of Darbar Sahib Kartarpur
Project, Battalion was actively committed to ensure round is presently posted as Adjutant OTA Gaya, Maj
the clock monitoring of progress work on both sides,
forwarding update regularly & conducting various visits by Parmeshwar Charan, who is presently attending DSSC
senior officers to DBN & corridor. To mark our association
with the project, batttalion has placed a Granite Stone at 76 Course & Maj Sumit Bammi, who is presently posted
the entrance gate just short of Darshan Sathal, DBN.
as Instr in YO Wing, Inf School, Mhow.

The Bn extended warm welcome to Lt Sarabjeet Singh The present tenure has indeed shaped the Bn into one
who got commissioned to the unit from OTA Chennai. of the finest. As we set out for our next destination at
While the unit displayed great team work & spirit in Arunachal Pradesh we are confident that ‘Chaukas
various collective events including competitions, there Chaubees’ has left an indelible mark in the annals of
were number of indls who outshined others to earn history of present Division & the Bde. We are sanguine
personal laurels. These included One Corps Cdr’s that with the blessing of the ‘WAHEGURU’ ,we will
Medallion, three Corps Cdr’s Appreciation Certificate & continue the pursuit of excellence & keep the Regt flag
flying high.

WINNER : 15 INF DIV X COUNTRY WINNER : 15 INF DIV BOXING
CHAMPIONSHIP 2020 CHAMPIONSHIP 2020

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After having served in Counter The battalion has conducted anti-
Infiltration/Terrorism Operations in
in the valley floor the battalion moved infiltration operations and foiled two
to its present location along the LC in
a challenging HAA and assumed BAT attempts resulting in two fatal and
operational responsibility in nov 2017.
two non fatal casualties of enemy. The
The battalion manning the largest
area of responsibility in the entire Bde battalion training cell, in addition to
with the dual tasks of Conventional
COL ANKUR Operations in addition to Counter teaching the nuances of soldering on
ASHISHTHA,SM** Infiltration/Terrorism Operations. The
terrain in the battalion Area of the Line of Control environment, also
Responsibility is tough which is varying in height from
5500 ft to 14000 ft with dense vegetation alongwith imparted realistic Training to men
inclement and harsh weather conditions. Therefore, the
battalion’s unwavering attention is on operations, operating as part of Company Action SUB MAJ & HONY LT
training and administration. The battalion has displayed Teams (CAT) in summer and SURJIT SINGH
excellent professionalism, deep commitment, selfless Avalanche Rescue Teams (ART) in.
devotion to duty and has been actively engaged in
relentless operations in its Area of Responsibility. winter. The unit has included specialized training on

Since two campaigning seasons, the battalion has Sniping, Rescue Operations and Mountain Craft in its
ensured zero infiltration and recovered huge amount of
weapons and other war like stores, while maintaining the training syllabus. The battalion proudly maintained zero
integrity of Line of Control and active counter infiltration
operations in a commendable manner, in addition to winter casualty since its induction into the Area of
constructing numerous defense works & establishment
of moral ascendency over the enemy. Responsibility.

The battalion is winning hearts and mind of local populace
by undertaking various Perception Management activities
and Sadh bhavana projects. In the year 2019-20, the
battalion initiated multiple projects in remote areas and
villages to improve their health standard and education
level especially in the prevailing situation raised due to
spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
.

OPERATION PINE : 22 MAR 20 AWAMI MELA AT THE LOCAL VILLAGE

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‘Swift and Sure’ bn living upto the In the series of PM activities the bn
expectations dominated the vast Area
of Responsibility, in Jammu and Kasmir organised capacity Building Tour to
and the bn successfully
maintained normalcy in the region by its various agricultural universities to give
relentless op & perception mgt initiative.
in depth exposure to locals in the field
The bn could efficiently control the
unrest caused during abrogation of Art of hill farming, floriculture, organic
COL 370 in the region through pro-active
ASHUTOSH KUMAR stance and outreach obviating any farming etc. The bn also organised
conflagrations within the populace. Maintaining the
momentum and displaying high standards of professional cataract surgery of 64 patients under
training the bn attained first position in Sniper Firing
competition at Div level. The bn with its credible Sadbhavana projects. To channelize
intelligence network was able to thwart nefarious designs
of ANEs and was able to make numerous recoveries. The energies of restive youth the bn SUB MAJ
bn also saw change of Command where Col Kashish organised various events to include JAGTAR SINGH
Wadhwa, SM handed over the reigns of the Paltan to inter district sports, singing, debates
Col Ashutosh Kumar on 06 Jul 2020.
and cultural extravaganza ‘Saqafat 2020’ which

showcased rich history and culture of the region. The bn

is always geared up to embrace varied challenges and

with blessings of Waheguru will always strive for

excellence.

WINNER SNIPER COMPETITION RECOVERY OF WLS

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46 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion since its Apart from the above activities on

raising has been conferred with Unit outbreak of the Pandemic ‘COVID-19’

Appreciation by the GOC-in-C, the Bn has org various activities for

Northern Comd in Jan 2009. The helping AWAM of the area such as est

battalion, with its varied area of of temp accn for affected pers, distr of

responsibility, comprises the politically Ration during Lockdown, provn of

volatile and agitationally active town Modified Hand Wash sys, placing of

of Baramulla and its adjoining fringe Awareness Bds and distr of face mask,

areas. The battalion has conducted a hand sanitizers & PPE Kit. The Bn has

COL VISHAL series of counter insurgency operations always been in forefront in maint peace SUB MAJ DILBAG
SHARMA backed by actionable intelligence, SINGH
and harmony in the AOR . It will always

meticulous planning, fierce execution and professional be our endeavour to excel in all spheres with the

acumen. In yr 2019-20, Bn successfully eliminated four blessings of ‘Wahe Guru’ and hard work being put in by

terrorist, apprehended three terrorists and three over all ranks of paltan will surely scale new heights in near

ground workers which led to busting the trt module of future too.

HM in the AOR. Battalion has played a major role in

ensuring foolproof garrison security of the Division

Headquarters and Division support Units. The battalion

achieved the same by carrying out round the clock Area

Domination of the garrison and revamping the

existing security network. Bn also provides safe

passage to cvy on NH 1A.

With scrupulous planning and meticulous
understanding of the dynamics of town, the Battalion
executed Mission Oriented Sadhbhavna Projects which
includes distribution of Computers, Football Premier
League, Cricket League, CBT to Delhi and back, Distr of
Sports items, Med & Vet Camp etc

RENOVATION OF SIKH WAR MEMORIAL

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124 TA

After an incident free tenure in Jammu Tenure at the Capital, throws up its

& Kashmir the ‘India Gate own sets of challenges, However, the

Terriers’ was inducted to the National unit has taken to this as an

Capital, New Delhi on 10 Jun 2020. opportunity like fish to water .The unit

The unit witnessed a smooth change of is entrusted with the task of providing

command between Col Rohit Khanna, security and maintenance of the

SM and Col Sumeet Katti. The Bn did National War Memorial and Museum

exceedingly well I n the CI (Counter at New Delhi, since its inauguration by

Insurgency) environment ensuring zero the Ho’nble PM Shri Narendra Modi

COL SUMEET causalities and holistic security of the on 25 Feb 2018. Further the unit is SUB MAJ
KATTI cantonment. Besides, the unit did a
providing security and administrative GURMAIL SINGH

number of ‘Op Sadhbhavana’ projects like Basic Acting support to formation and institutes under Delhi Area. The

Workshop and ‘Run for Fun’ on the occasion of Kargil unit trg team is providing fresh impetus and spirit to the trg

Vijay Diwas thus making tremendous impact on the local of the Bn, as four Coys continue to function under

population. Ensuring the regimental commitments, the challenging circumstances in Northern and Western

unit organised Saragarhi Dinner on 07 Sep 2019 at Comd away from the Battalion HQ.

Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt with elan. Deinduction of

the unit under the shadow of COVID-19/CORONA was The Bn is now well poised to further build upon the gains
and bring more laurels to the Regiment. With the
done professionaly, ensuring drills as per the SOP on blessings of “WAHEGURU” and continued guidance of
the Regt TITANS, ‘India Gate Terriers’ will continue to
isolation & precautions. strive for the pinnacles of excellence.

BATTON EXCHANGE BETWEEN COL RUN FOR FUN ORG BY THE BN ON THE
ROHIT KHANNA, SM AND COL SUMEET OCCASION OF KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS IN
KATTI ON 19 JUN 2020 J&K

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152 TA

The ‘Satluj Terriers’relentlessly The Unit undertook the task of
pursued the aim of achieving
excellence in the field of providing security cover to the POP at
operations, sports, training and
professionalism. The results IMA, Dehradun which was faced with
achieved during the period bear
testimony to our endeavor to excel. unique challenges of the COVID-19
Bn continue to excel in army
courses of instruction securing pandemic. The contribution of the unit
good grading.
was appre and the POP was

successfully conducted.

TA-42502K Lt Col Mohan Singh,

COL MUKUND M awarded GOC-in-C Southern Comd , SUB MAJ
GOPAL, SM HARJAB SINGH
TA-42766L MajChandanBorgoyari,

152 InfBn (TA) SIKH has five of its Coys embodied awarded GOC-in-C Central Comd Commendation Card
and deployed in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh,
Uttarakhand and J&K.Bn HQ and a Coy are presently on 11 Sep 2020 and Sep Rohit Kumar awardeGOC-in-C
dply at IMA, Dehradun for security duties.
Central Comd Commendation Card on 16 Aug 2020.

Col Harpreet Singh handed over the reins of ‘152 TA’
to Col Mukund M Gopal, SM on 16 Jan 2020 and Sub
MajHarjab Singh took over the charge of battalion
Sub Maj on 20 Dec 2020 on retirement of Sub
Maj&Hony Lt Gurmeet Singh.

CHANGE OF COMMAND SATLUJ TERRIERS DEPLOYMENT AT
IMA, DEHRADUN

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The unit has maint high professional It is a matter of pride for the bn that

std suring the yr & its performance in all two JCOs were granted Hony

spheres has been commendable. The Commission on the occasion of 26

yr gone by saw changes in both Jan 2020. Meanwhile, four offrs of the

comd & dply of the Bn. After bn moved out after completing their

completing two yrs and two months of tenure & four others commenced their

comd, Col Dharamveer Singh, SM innings with “Jammu Terriers”. The

handed over the baton to Col onset of COVID19 in Mar 20 disrupted

COL DIPENDER Dhirender Malik,SM who joined the bn routine as it did across the IA. SUB MAJ &

MALIK the bn after his stint with AG’s Br, IHQ However, the bn was quick to adapt to HONY LT

MoD (Army). Participating actively in all ops/adm YUGRAJ SINGH

activities & competitions, both professional & Sports, in the sit & reorg itself to meet the challenges & ensure a

the fmn the bn put its stamp of excellence as per tradition. normal sch of trg, adm & welfare activities.

Our boxing team did us proud by winning the 26 Inf Div As we look back, it gives an immense sense of
satisfaction to realize that the bn has stood for all that
Inter Bn Boxing Championship 2019-20. Four players of counts towards high professional stds of an Inf Bn of
Indian Army. We hope to continue in the same stead in
the bn were selected for Comd Championship in boxing, the yr to come & pray to WAHEGURU that the Bn be
blessed with safety & success for times to come.
basketball & handball. Bn Hockey team was runner-up

in Div Hockey Championship. By May end the bn

underwent a change in dply to incl occu of addl CI/CT

colns across the Div frontage. Int & svl activities by the bn

continued unabated even during the pandemic &provided

a sense of cover & security from ANE threat.

CHANGE OF COMMAND 1STPOSN IN DIV INTER BN BOXING
CHAMPIONSHIP 2019-20

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CENTRE ROUND-UP

The year 2020 has been very active and eventful with Centre being the hub of

Regimental activities and the Regimental units growing from strength to strength

in all spheres. While laying stress on the primary function of imparting traning to

the recruits whose numbers exceeds the designated capacity of the Centre, the

regimental alma mater, has constantly strived to add to the existing assets and

has given impetus to improve the quality of life by initiating numerous welfare

measures. The year also witnessed the outbreak of corona pandemic, where in

BRIG M SRI the centre took all measures to combat the pandemic and contain its spread. SUB MAJ
KUMAR, SC The restraint exercised by the personnel, guided by cautious and meticulous MANSA SINGH
approach resulted in unhindered trg and functioning of the centre.

Change of Colonel’s Baton.

With Lt Gen SK Jha PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM proceeding on retirement on 31 Jan 2020, the Baton of Colonel of

the Regiment has been taken over by Lt Gen PGK Menon, AVSM in a simple ceremony held at Manekshaw

Centre, Delhi Cantt on 10 Jan 2020.

Farewell visit of Lt Gen SK Jha PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM.
Lt Gen SK Jha PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM visited the Centre from 02 Jan to 04 Jan 2020 before his retirement. He
paid his tribute to Regimental martyrs at the Regimental War Memorial. During the visit he took blessings from
WAHEGURU at the regimental gurudwara and also addressed the tps in special sainik sammelan. After a
glorious service of 39 years in the Sikh Regiment, he bid adieu to the centre. It was a touching farewell to the
General when the entire centre lined up on the both sides of the road from Main Office Complex to War
Memorial, the officers and JCOs pulling the open gypsy with the band playing the farewell tunes.

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Change of the Stewardship. After the successful tenure of three years (Jan 2017 to Jan 2020) as the

Centre Commandant Brig Rakesh Raina, VSM superannuated on 31 Jan 20 and the baton was taken over by

Brig M Sri Kumar, SC. The complete regimental family wishes Brig Rakesh Raina, VSM and family , the very

best of everything good in life.

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38th Battalion commander Biennial Conference. The 38th Battalion commander conf was held at the
Centre from 31 Oct to 02 Nov 2019. Lt Gen S K Jha PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, Col of the Sikh Regiment
reviewed the passing out parade of 92 course and also presided over the conference. During the period of the
conference the newly constructed Sikh Regiment archives was also inaugurated by the Col of the Regiment on
01 Nov 2020. The Conference provided an excellent opportunity to all Commanding Officers to interact and get
to know each other better.

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New Colonel of Regiment Pays his VIsit to the Centre. After taking over the Colonelcy of the Regiment Lt
Gen PGK Menon, AVSM visited the Centre from 27 Sep to 29 Sep 2020. He paid his tribute to the Regimental
war heroes by laying a wreath at the Regimental War Memorial followed by prayers in the Regimental
Gurudwara Sahib. The visit afforded him an opportunity to meet all ranks and enquire into their well being and
also gave an insight into the trg of rects and functioning of the Regimental Centre. He left the centre on 29 Sep
2020 more than satisfied and reassured.

Recruitment. The Centre has been engaged in selecting, recruiting, training and also dispatching young
soldiers to make up to deficiency of the Battalions. Recruitment Rallies were organized in the Centre in the
month of Mar & Dec 2020. The emphasis was to select the candidates with good height and bearing, besides
the talent in sports.

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Training. It has been our constant Endeavour to impart meaningful trg to recruits. Particular emphasis has been
laid to impress the physical standards, firing and generate interest in sports amongst the recruits. Added impetus
was given to improve the overall standard of training to the recruits.

JUNGLE LANE SHOOTING IWESS DEMO

FD SIG DEMO SURVIVAL EX

SEC DEF POST FC & BC

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REFLEX SHOOTING COMBAT SHOOTING

IWESS TRG BASIC CAMP

ADV CAMP CI TRG

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CBRN TRG DECLAMATION COMPETITION

NIGHT STUDY MOTIVATIONAL LEC

LEC BY GALLANTRY AWARDEE LEC ON ACC EXAM AND SSB

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FAMILIARISATION VIS OF RECTS TO HQ 23 INF DIV

FOOTBALL KABADDI

VOLLEYBALL X-COUNTRY

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BRIG M SRI KUMAR, SC REVIEWING SWEARING IN BY RECTS OF COURSE
PASSING OUT PARADE OF COURSE SER NO 94

SER NO 94

BRIG M SRI KUMAR, SC REVIEWING BRIG M SRI KUMAR, SC PRESENTING
PASSING OUT PARADE OF COURSE MEDALS TO BEST RECTS

SER NO 96

PASSING OUT PARADE

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BRIG M SRI KUMAR, SC REVIEWING SWEARING IN BY RECTS OF COURSE
PASSING OUT PARADE OF COURSE SER NO 97

SER NO 97

PACE STICK DRILL BY DRILL INSTRS CONTINUITY DRILL BY RECTS

PASSING OUT PARADE

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PULLEY EX TYRE EX

BALLI EX HAMMER EX

UAC PIT MULTI PUSH UP BAR

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVP FOR TRG

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HYPER EXTENSION SITUP RAMPS

BATTLE ROPES HORIZONTAL ROPES

EXTN OF WALL BARS RECT GYM

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVP FOR TRG

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DRILL NURSERY

EXTN OF MUSEUM IN THE HALL OF FAME

MR NURSERY

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVP FOR TRG
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Introduction of new clubs As part of extra curricular activities & to boost the knowledge and confidence of
the rects. certain new clubs categorized as Sports, Personality devp trg were instituted. These clubs apart from
the existing clubs are UAC. Karate club, photography, Hockey, Tennis, Squash, YBC, Rock, Climbing, Driving,
Swimming, Navigation, Cycling, IT club, Basketball, Golf, Painting, Archery, Cricket & Badminton. The selection
criteria for allotment of clubs is based on interest level, choice and availability of clubs.

ARCHERY YBC

GOLF MUSIC

IT SQUASH

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NAVIGATION CRAFT CENTRE

CALLIGRAPHY DRIVING

PHOTOGRAPHY GATKA

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Appointment system A concept has been introduced wherein recruits are delegated powers, as per their
appointments, with an aim to inspire personal pursuit of excellence.
Computer Training Lab To enhance the existing IT infrastructure of the Centre and to empower the trainees
and pensioners with IT knowledge, a computer training lab has been set up. The lab is equipped with 20
Desktop Computers along with state of the art server with the future capacity to extend upto 40 computer
stations. The lab will also be utilized as a language training lab which will aid in learning various languages
through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) platforms.

CBT Auditorium To impart the training to recruits through various computer based packages, a CBT
Auditorium with capacity of 150 persons has been constructed and is ready for utilization . The project was
constructed under AMWP for the Yr 2015-16 with total cost of Rs 02 Crore 24 Lakhs. Besides this, recruits are
making extensive use of training aids for a better grasp of skills and understanding.

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SPORTS

Rowing Sub Sawarn Singh participated in 38th National Rowing championship at Hyderabad and won two
Gold medals in Double Scull.

Athletics
 Hav Man Singh participated in 59th National Open Athletics championship at Ranchi (Oct 2019)
and secured 3rd Posn & participated in Airtel Delhi half Marathon at Delhi (Oct 19 and overall 4th in
the marathon and won cash prize of Rs 70,000/-).
 13th South Asian Games Athletics championship was held at Kathmandu wef 03 Dec to 08 Dec
19. Hav Rajpal Singh won Silver medal in 42 km Marathon.
 Hav Man Singh (21 Sikh) participated in (21km) Bajaj Allianz Half marathon held at Pune on 22
Dec 19 & secured 2nd posn & cash prize of Rs 50000/-).
 SRC Athletic team participated in the MB Area Athletic trials held at Jabalpur wef 19 Dec to 21
Dec 2019. Total nine teams participated in the trials & SRC team clinched overall 1st posn with 10
Gold, 06 Silver & 05 Bronze medals. 22 athletes of our centre have been selected for the MB Area
athletics team.
 Hav Man Singh participated in International Tata Half marathon 21 km held at Mumbai wef 19
Jan 2020 & won Silver medal
 Central Comd Athletics trials was held at 1 STC Jabalpur wef 17-18 Jan 2020. Our athletes
participated in various events and won 03 Gold, 02 Bronze & 06 Silver medals.

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Basketball
SRC Basketball team won MB area Basketball championship held at SRC wef 12 to 16 Dec 2019. All players of
our centre have been selected to represent MB Area team in Central Comd trials held at wef 03-05 Jan 2020.

Football
 SRC Football team participated in the '42nd Akhil Bharti Mohan Kumar Manglam (MKM)
Football tournament' held at Udaipur (Raj) wef 24 Jan to 02 Feb 20. Total 12 teams participated in the
tournament. SRC football team was declared winner of the tournament with 1.5 Lac cash prize.
 SRC Hockey stood runners up in all India Hockey tournament held at Ludhiana wef 12-15 Nov
19. 16 teams from all over Punjab participated in the championship.

Karate

 Central Comd Karate trials 2019 held wef 07 Nov to 09 Nov 19 at Kumaon Regimental Centre,
Ranikhet. SRC karate team clinched 02 Gold and 04 Silver medals and was decl overall 1st in the
trials. The team has been selected for Army trials.
 Our Karate team participated in Jharkhand State Sub Junior & Senior Karate championship 2020
and won one Gold, one Silver & two Bronze medals.

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Golf Sep Darshan Singh (4 SIKH) participated in Central Comd Golf trials held at Jabalpur in Nov 2019 & was
adjudged best Golfer during the trials & also participated in army trials.

Tennis Sep Simranjeet Singh (8 SIKH) the Sikh Regimental Centre participated in Lawn Tennis Central comd
trials held at Jabalpur wef 14-16 Jan 2020 & was adjudged best player during the trials & also participated in
Army Inter Comd Lawn Tennis championship 2020-21 held at Jabalpur wef 05 Feb to 07 Feb 20 and bagged
Silver medal in the championship. Central Comd stood overall 2nd posn in the championship.

Welfare Activities Undertaken During the Period .
A club with recreational and dining facility has been est for troops and families as a welfare measure to promote
social activities and incr interaction among families. Apart from this LED TVs, carom boards and electrical
display boards to pass necy instrs and routine orders were added to the existing facilities. In addn to this, desert
coolers for dining hall, Hamams for provision of hot water to troops during winter and road barriers for traffic
regulation were also installed.

SOLDIER’S CLUB

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A Badminton tournament was conducted at SRC for all Offrs, JCOs & OR, Families & Children of our centre.
The event witnessed a good participation from kids.

A summer Camp was org in the Centre from 22 Jun to 27 Jun 2020 for the children with an aim to inculcate the
spirit of adventure, enhance awareness of social resp and devp self control, team spirit & good habits. The camp
included various outdoor activities like Rifle firing, 10 Km cycling, obst course, Tennis, Basketball, painting and
treasure hunt.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

LOHRI CELEBRATIONS

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LED BD DISPLAY INSTALLATION OF HAMAM

MOBILE RO WATER PLANT CHAPATI MAKING MACHINE

GENERATOR COMPUTER LAB

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CHIMNEY VEG CUTTER

RICE MAKER PAIDA MACHINE

POTATO PEELER CONDIMENT BOX TROLLEY

LABOUR SAVING DEVICES IN COOK HOUSE

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UPGRADATION OF SHOPPING COMPLEX

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Awwa activities

The ladies welfare meets and welfare activities have received due attention With an aim to develop and promote
domestic skills and to impart basic computer knowledge, the vocational training centre being run in the centre
has received a good response from the environment.

COMPUTER STITCHING

KNITTING EMBROIDERY

BEAUTICIAN FABRIC PAINTING

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AWWA ACTIVITIES
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AWWA ACTIVITIES
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AWWA WEEK CELEBRATION

DECLAMATION COMPETITION DECORATIVE ITEMS MAKING
COMPETITION

PAINTING COMPETITION PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

MASK MAKING & DESIGNING KITCHEN GARDEN COMPETITION
COMPETITION

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Media Coverage
Zee News media persons shot a documentary on the trg routine of a soldier at Sikh Regiment Centre from 19
Mar 2020 to 20 Mar 2020. The channel also covered the brief history of the our regiment.
A team of Aaj tak led by renowned journalist Sweta Singh (news Anchor & Executive Editor of special
programming of Aaj tak) visited Centre from 21 Oct to 23 Oct 202 and recorded a special program “Vande
Mataram” on our regiment.

MEDIA COVERAGE BY AAJ TAK TEAM

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VIS OF DIGNITARIES

VISIT OF LT GEN PGK MENON, AVSM, COL OF THE REGIMENT
VISIT OF MAJ GEN RAJPAL PUNIA , GOC J & B SUB AREA

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VIS OF DIGNITARIES

VISIT OF BRIG IMS PANWAR, DY GOC, HQ 23 INF DIV
BSF COMDT VISIT TO SRC

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YO’s ORIENTATION VISIT

TESTING THE METTLE : BPET
DINING IN : OFFRS’ MESS
DINING IN : JCOS’ MESS

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OUR INSTITUTIONS

WAR MEMORIAL QUARTER GUARD

GURUDWARA SAHIB OFFICERS’ MESS

SARAGARHI WAR MEMORIAL SIKH MUSEUM

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FLORA AND FAUNA AT SRC

SONDHI LAKE MATHUR LAKE

CHENGAPPA LAKE RANJIT PARK

SHERGILL ECOLOGICAL PARK NAKSHATRA GARDEN

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FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC

MED SCREENING & QUARANTINE OF PERSONALS
AND REGULAR SANITISATION OF THE SURROUNDINGS

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