'They are not the bats. They are the Batman': Indian Army pays tribute to Bihar Regiment
22 Jun 2020 09:40:14
New Delhi, June 22: The Northern Command of Indian Army paid tribute for the bravery of Bihar Regiment military men by uploading a video saluting their strength and courage. The video comes days after 20 Indian soldiers were martyred in a violent face-off with Chinese troops in the LAC across Galwan Valley of Ladakh.
"The Saga of #DhruvaWarriors and The Lions of #BiharRegiment. Born to fight. They are not the bats. They are the Batman," the Northern Command tweeted.
The video also showcased the regiment's contribution to the Kargil War that took place 21 years ago. The narrator, Major Akhil Pratap, further in the video, "It was the same month, 21 years ago. Bihar regiment gave a bloody nose to the Kargil intruders. They were on heights too and were they prepared. They went with guts and came back with glory".
The Bihar Regiment was formed in 1941 by regularising the 11th (Territorial) Battalion, the 19th Hyderabad Regiment, and raising new battalions. It is located at Danapur Cantonment, Patna which is the oldest cantonment of India.
The narration in the video ends with "Bajrang Bali Ki Jai," which is also the war cry of the Bihar regiment soldiers just before they go on the battlefield. Among those who were martyred in Ladakh clash was a Commanding Officer, Colonel Santosh Babu of 16 Bihar Regiment. The Army also paid tribute to Colonel Santosh Babu, among other brave hearts who have sacrificed their lives for the country, and remembered his courage and strength during the violent confrontation with China that took place between 15 and 16 June.
Colonel Santosh Babu before the clash went on to tell the Chinese to go back further in their territory as they were on Indian soil during the face-off. "Late Col B Santosh Babu, CO 16 Bihar, an alumnus of 105 course of National Defence Academy attained martyrdom in the line of duty in a clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley of Eastern Ladakh on the night of 15/16 June 20. His undaunted courage, leadership and commitment in an unprecedented scenario is the trademark of an ex-NDA officer," the National Defence Academy said in a release.
Earlier, PM Narendra Modi also praised the personnel of 16 Bihar regiment in the violent face-off with China. "The country is proud of the sacrifice made by our braves in Ladakh. Today when I am speaking to people of Bihar, I will say the valour was of Bihar Regiment, every Bihari is proud of it. I pay tributes to the braves who laid down their lives for the nation".