Gorkha Terriers completes 50 years

Kolkata : The 107 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) 11 Gorkha Rifles is completing 50 years of service on Oct 1.

The unit was raised on October 1, 1960 at Katapahar (Darjeeling). This unit has unique distinction of being the only Gorkha TA Battalion of the Indian Army and Gorkha Brigade and hence has aptly earned the sobriquet as ?Gorkha Terriers? .

To mark the historic Golden Jubilee, the Gorkha Terriers will celebrate its 50th Raising Day on October 1 and 2 at West Bengal?s Darjeeling.

During these 50 years the unit has participated in all operations viz 1962, 1965, 1971, Operation Vijay, Operatioon Parakram and C1/CT operations in J & K and North East sectors.

The forthcoming celebration programme on Oct 1 shall entail the traditional flag hoisting at the unit Quarter Guard including unveiling of the Golden Jubilee Quarter Guard trophy by Lt Gen GM Nair, Col of the Regiment 11 GR, followed by the unit mandir function and ?Special Sainik Sammelan? where the ?First Day Civer? will be inaugurated.

It will be followed by a ?Barakhana?, where the proud generations of the retired and the serving 11 GR personnel will get together and reminisce the glory and service with cheerful gaiety.

The Regiments ?Brass Band? will showcase their mellifluous skills from their acclaimed repertoire followed by the ?Golden Jubilee Dinner in the evening.

On Oct 2, the day would start with the ?Wreath Laying Ceremony? in the memory of the Unit?s revered martyrs at the historical ?Batasia War-memorial? located at the verdant ?Batasia loop?.