Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today presented trophies to the Madras Sappers and the Central Industrial Security Force for best marching contingent at this year's Republic Day parade.
Brigadier R K Sachdeva received the award on behalf of the Madras Sappers while Director General of CISF O P Singh received the trophy on behalf of CISF.
The event was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of Indian Air Force B S Dhanoa and Defence Secretary G Mohan Kumar among others.
The 148-member contingent of the Central Industrial Security Force was recently adjudged the best amongst paramilitary forces and other auxiliary marching contingents that take to Rajpath to mark the Republic Day celebrations.
The contingent marched on the tune of 'amar senani' that was played by the CISF band that walks just behind the marching troops.
This is the fifth such decoration for the 1.47-lakh personnel strong force as it was adjudged the best in 2007, 2008, 2013 and 2015 too.
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