195th Gunners Day celebrated at Chandimandir Military Station

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, September 28

The Regiment of Artillery celebrated the 195th Gunners Day at Chandimandir Military Station today. It was on this day in 1827 that 5th (Bombay) Mountain Battery, the first Indian artillery unit, was raised.

To mark the occasion, a solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Veer Smriti war memorial in Chandimandir to pay homage to the bravehearts who had laid down their lives in the line of duty.

The Regiment of Artillery has performed consistently in all roles assigned, be it in active operations, on the sports field and other spheres of military endeavours. The Regiment continues to strive for excellence and live up to its motto of “Sarvatra Izzat-o-Iqbal”, meaning Omnipresence with Honour and Glory.