Two army regiments get President's Standards

The 50 and 84 Armoured Regiments of the Army were Wednesday presented the 'President's Standards' by Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh.

The presentation on behalf of President Pranab Mukherjee was done at Mamun Cantt. near Pathankot town in Punjab, a defence spokesman said.

"This honour has been bestowed upon the 50 Armoured Regiment and the 84 Armoured Regiment in due recognition of their dedicated and meritorious service since their raising.

"The regiments are among the front line units of the Indian Armoured Corps which have participated in a large number of operations. The hard work and sacrifices made by the valiant soldiers of both the regiments have been recognised by various awards and medals," the spokesman said.

Both the regiments conducted a mounted parade on tanks with clock-work precision on the occasion.

The 50 Armoured Regiment was raised in 1989 while the 84 Armoured Regiment was raised in 1976.