Chief of the Army Staff General Bikram Singh on behalf of President Pranab Mukherjee, the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, will present the ‘Standard’ to 89 Armoured Regiment on Saturday at Namkum Military Station.
The honour will be given to the regiment for its 33 years of meritorious service to the nation. The Chief will be accompanied by GOC-in-C South Western Command lt Gen Gyan Bhusan during this occasion.
The 89 Armoured Regiment was raised in 1980. The Regiment epitomises military honour, valor and sacrifice. It has fought insurgency in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir and also took part in ‘Operation Vijay’, ‘Parakram’ and ‘Varuna’ proving its mettle in professionalism.
A media statement mentioned that the Regiment since its arrival in the region has been working towards the welfare of soldiers, war widows of Jharkhand, spreading awareness about the strength of the Indian Army among civil populace.
According to this media release, they have also organised welfare activities in remote areas of Jharkhand and provided aid to civil authorities, in service to the nation.
“A felicitation ceremony for war widows and Ex Servicemen of Jharkhand are also scheduled on this historic occasion,” said an Army officer posted at Dipatoli cantonment on Friday.
“A mounted parade with armoured vehicles will be the highlight of this event during the colour presentation ceremony,” the officer added.