In older times, every regiment used to carry their regimental flag/colour into the battle and loosing that would be considered an utmost disgrace to the regiment. Soldiers protect their flag from falling into hands of the enemy even if the price would be the supreme sacrifice. Every battalion has its own ethos and composition, its own battle cry and motto but every soldier is always ready to kill the enemy to defend the sovereignty of the nation. For an Indian soldier the core ethos are “Naam, Namak, Nishan” The ethos of ‘Naam, Namak, Nishaan’ is the honour code for every Indian soldier that drives officers and men alike and these ethos permeates the whole of the Indian Army, whether its Infantry, Armored and Artillery. In the annals of the Indian army, there are endless stories to fight for NAAM, NAMAK, NISHAN. One such saga of valour and indomitable courage is of the 122 Ahirs of the 13 Kumaon Regiment who under the leadership of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati fought for “Naa
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