Gangtok, Oct 24 The 13th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrated its 65th Foundation Day at Lingdam in Sikkim on Saturday, reaffirming its commitment to duty, national service and the force’s rich traditions.
The celebrations were led by Second-in-Command and Command Officer Rajendra Singh Rajput, who took the salute at a ceremonial parade and extended greetings to all officers, personnel and their families.
According to a press note issued by the 13th Battalion, feasts were organised at the battalion headquarters in Lingdam and at all forward posts to mark the occasion.
The celebrations also strengthened camaraderie, unity and a sense of family among personnel serving at the headquarters and in forward locations, it said.
The personnel reaffirmed their commitment to the force’s traditions, sense of duty and service to the nation on the occasion, the press note added.
(PTI News)
