THE ASSAM REGIMENT
THE ASSAM REGIMENT The Assam Regiment was raised on June 15, 1941 to meet the claim of the then undivided State of Assam for its own fighting unit and to counter the threat of the Japanese invasion of India. The young regiment soon proved its capabilities within three years of its raising, at the consecutive battles of Jessami, the epic defence of Kohima and the capture of Aradura, all of which were awarded as Battle Honours (now as Pre-Independence Battle Honours) to the Regiment. The Regiment earned high praise for its combat skills in World War II. After independence, the Regiment gained in strength and its battalions have taken part in all wars and counter-insurgency operations with distinction. It was awarded a Battle Honour for its tenacious defence at Chamb in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Its Regimental Centre is Shillong, Meghalaya and its Regimental insignia is Uni-horned Rhinoceros of Assam. Its Regimental motto is ‘Assam Vikram’ (Unique Valour) and its war cry is ‘Rhino Cha