Prez Colours for Ladakh Scouts
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday lauded Ladakh Scouts and asked them to guard the nation’s sovereignty against all odds in the true spirit signified by the Colours presented to the Regiment.
Kovind, on his maiden visit to Ladakh, presented President’s colours to the Ladakh Scouts Regiment at Leh on Monday.
Northern Command said Kovind on Monday presented the President’s Colours to Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre and all five battalions of the regiment.
“A ceremonial parade was conducted as per the highest military traditions of the Indian Army, which was attended by a spectrum of civil and military dignitaries, including the governor and chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief of the Army Staff, GOC-in-C Northern Command, GOC 14 Corps besides a large number of serving and retired personnel witnessed the grand ceremony,” said a defence spokesman.
Raised as Nubra Guards in 1948, and amalgamated into the Indian Army as regular troops in 1963 and restructured as an Infantry Regiment in 2000 post Operation Vijay, the Ladakh Scouts have carved a niche for themselves.
The President complimented the Ladakh Scouts personnel for their outstanding performance in all spheres and their exceptional valour and sacrifice while upholding the sovereignty of the nation in Ladakh region, especially in the Siachen Glacier.
“He appreciated the exceptional gallantry and indomitable courage displayed by the brave Nunnus during all major wars and operations since Independence which have earned them 605 gallantry and distinguished service awards besides, battle honours of Batalik and Turtuk, theatre honour Kargil and the coveted chief of the army staff banner for valour and sacrifice, making them one of the most decorated regiments of the Indian Army,” he said.