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Imphal, Jan 2: 5th Battalion the 9th Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under Red Shield Division celebrated its 49th Raising Day at Gothal, Bishenpur on 02 Jan 2012.
The function was graced by many prominent dignitaries of civil and SF. The occasion was also blessed by heaven in the form of the first showers of the year 2012.
The battalion was raised on 01 Jan 1963 by Lt Col BS Grewal at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The battalion fought in the 1965 Indo-Pak war where it won the Battle 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. The famous actor and singer, Mr. Hamom Sadananda graced the occasion and entertained the gathering by singing popular local numbers in his melodious voice.
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