68th Raising Day of Para Regiment: All you need to knowindiaUpdated: Apr 15, 2020 14:36 ISTThe Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army is celebrating its 68th Raising Day today (April 15). The Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment was officially formed in March, 1945, and took part in a military operation in Burma (present day Myanmar). The present day para regiment came into existence on April 15, 1952, when three existing parachute battalions - 1st battalion of Punjab Para Regiment, 3rd Battalion of Maratha Light Infantry and 1st Battalion of Kumaon Regiment - were absorbed. The re-raised regiment was also given a new formation sign, the Shatrujeet, which signified the operations rediness of the brigade. The troops of the Para Regiment are given training at its centre in Bengaluru.

Source: Hindustan Times April 15, 2020 09:07 UTC