Naga Regiment
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The Naga Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It is among the youngest regiments of the Indian Army - the first battalion was raised in Ranikhet, Kumaon in 1970. The regiment recruits mainly from Nagaland, in northeast India.[1][3][4]
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Naga Regiment | |
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Active | 1970āpresent |
Country | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Line Infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | 3 battalions |
Regimental Centre | Ranikhet, Kumaon, India |
Nickname(s) | The Head Hunters |
War Cry | Jai Durga Naga (Hail Durga Naga) |
Decorations | 1 Maha Vir Chakra, 4 Vir Chakras, 1 Yudh Seva Medal, 1 Vishisht Seva Medal, 10 Sena Medal,1 Kirti Chakra, 1 Shaurya Chakra[1] |
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Commanders | |
Colonel of the Regiment | Lt Gen Ram Chandra Tiwari[2] |
Insignia | |
Regimental Insignia | A pair of crossed Naga spears and a dao (a cutting weapon used in Nagaland), with a shield bearing a mithun (bull) head.[1] |
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