[BetterNepal] Indian Gorkha regiment best patrolling force

[sohan]

The Gorkha Regiment of the Indian Army, which recruits people from Nepal, has become the world's best patrolling force.

According to reports which emerged late, the 4th battalion of the 9 Gorkha Rifles regiment grabbed the gold medal in the annual Cambrian Patrol Competition held in Wales, the United Kingdom, last month.

This is the first time a battalion of the Indian army has emerged the winner of this competition which is also referred to as the 'Olympics of Patrolling.'

The Gorkha team beat 100 teams, including 14 of national armies of different countries, Indian media reported.

"This achievement is extremely important as this competition is of great significance," a retired Indian Army General, Ashok Mehta, said.

The Gorkha regiment which has its regimental centre in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state of India, recruits people of the Chhetry and Thakuri clan from Nepal. Domiciled Indian Gorkhas are also recruited, who form about 20 percent of the total strength, according to the official website of the Indian Army.

This competition--conducted by the British Army for the past 40 years, is held under adverse battle conditions in jungles and mountain terrains aiming to develop operational capability as a mission oriented tactical team, Indian news agency IANS said.

Members of the winning team were recently felicitated by Southern Army Commander AK Singh at the headquarters of the battalion in Rajasthan.

(source:ekantipur)

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Posted By sohan to BetterNepal at 11/08/2011 09:40:00 PM