India Observes 80th Infantry Day (Shaurya Diwas)

India commemorated its **80th Infantry Day** (popularly known as **Shaurya Diwas**) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, honoring the valor and supreme sacrifices of the Indian Army's primary fighting force.

- Historical Significance: Marks October 27, 1947, when the 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment (1 Sikh) landed at Srinagar airfield to repel invading Pakistani tribal raiders from Jammu and Kashmir.

- Official Theme: **“Infantry – The Ultimate”**, celebrating the resilience and bravery of the Indian Army's largest fighting arm.

- Commemorative Events:

  - Madras Regimental Centre in Wellington hosted a solemn wreath-laying ceremony, felicitated *Veer Naris* and *Veer Matas*, and organized a weaponry exhibition.

  - Troops from the 7th Battalion of The Dogra Regiment completed a 1,064-km cycling expedition starting from Damana Military Station (Jammu) to Kullu.

  - Top military commanders, including Lt. General Dhiraj Seth, extended official greetings to all serving personnel, veterans, and families.

- Infantry: The largest combat arms branch of the Indian Army, often referred to as the "Queen of the Battle."

- 1st Sikh Regiment Action (1947): Commanded by Lt. Col. Dewan Ranjit Rai, who laid down his life protecting Srinagar airfield and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC).

Q: Which edition of Infantry Day (Shaurya Diwas) was observed by the Indian Army on October 27, 2026?

A: 80th Infantry Day

Q: What was the official theme for the 80th Infantry Day celebrations?

A: "Infantry – The Ultimate"

Q: Which battalion of the Indian Army was first airlifted to Srinagar on October 27, 1947, to defend J&K?

A: 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment (1 Sikh)

Q: On which date does India observe Infantry Day (Shaurya Diwas) every year?

A: October 27

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