Gorkha Rifles celebrates Raising Day with cultural shows

IMPHAL, Jan 2: The 5th Battalion the 9th Gorkha Rifles of Logtak Brigade under Red Shield Division celebrated its 49th Raising Day at Gothal, Bishenpur today. The function was graced by many prominent dignitaries of civil and SF.

According to a press release, the battalion was raised on January 1, 1963 by Lt Col BS Grewal at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.  The battalion fought in the 1965 Indo-Pak war where it won the Battle of Honour ‘PHILLORA’. During its half a century long checkered history, the battalion has won many laurels and accolades for the nation.

The event started with the soldiers of the PHILLORA battalion performing their traditional Nepali dance to welcome everyone.  This was followed by various traditional and cultural events like Meitei and Kuki folk dances.  A unique traditional fashion show by NEW MODELS’ ACADEMY, Imphal was the highlight of the celebration, it added.