2024 Indian PM Modi honors 1947 Sikh Regiment arrival in Srinagar, halting Pakistan's invasion during Kashmir's accession to India.

In 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Infantry Day, recalling the arrival of the First Battalion of the Sikh Regiment in Srinagar on October 27, 1947, amid Pakistan's invasion of Jammu and Kashmir. The Maharaja signed the Instrument of Accession, enabling Indian troop deployment. Commanded by Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai, the battalion secured the airfield, crucially halting the Pakistani advance and ensuring the region's safety.

October 27, 2024
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