Patna: The Bihar Regimental Centre (BRC) celebrated the raising days of the 9th and 14th Bihar Battalions and the 4th Rashtriya Rifles at Danapur cantonment on Thursday, in keeping with military traditions.The 9th Bihar Battalion was raised at Danapur on Oct 15, 1965, under the command of Major SK Sharma. The battalion later made significant sacrifices during its deployment in Manipur under Lt Col J S Gharaya.The 14th Bihar Battalion was raised at Jhansi on Oct 15, 1977, under the command of Lt Col ARK Reddy. It comprised soldiers from Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. Its personnel later underwent specialised training in Dehradun to enhance their military and operational skills.BRC deputy commandant Col Vijay Kumar said the 4th Rashtriya Rifles was raised on Oct 15, 1990, under the command of Col Rohitash Rajpal. During its deployment in Jammu & Kashmir, it played a key role in preventing terrorist infiltration and safeguarding the country’s security.As part of the celebrations, Col Kumar laid a wreath at the Veer Smriti Sthal and paid tribute to soldiers of the three units who laid down their lives in the line of duty.Lt Col Smarjeet Sharma, Subedar Major Narayan Pradhan, Subedar Kumar Ajit and other serving and retired army personnel attended the function, a BRC official said.kumodverma@gmail.com
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