GRRC to have new scouts
LUCKNOW: Friday was indeed a historical day for the Indian Army, the Gorkha Brigade, 11 Gorkha Rifles & the state of Sikkim, as Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) Lieutenant General SK Singh unveiled the flag of Sikkim Scouts. This new battalion will form part of 11 Gorkha Rifles and will be raised at 11 GRRC, Lucknow.
On this historic moment, the VCOAS, who is also the 'President of the Gorkha Brigade' unveiled the flag and handed it over to Colonel Samar Singh Pundir, first commanding officer of the battalion. The battalion will be permanently located in the high altitude and rugged terrain of Sikkim. This battalion is raised on the concept of 'Sons of Soils' to guard the nation's frontiers. Based on this concept, the Indian Army already has Ladakh Scouts, Dogra Scouts, Garhwal Scouts, Kumaon Scouts & the Arunachal Scouts.
