Every year, Infantry Day is observed as a remembrance of the first military event of independent India. On this day the Indian Army repelled the first attack on Indian soil on October 27, 1947, in the Kashmir valley and the personnel of First Battalion of the Sikh Regiment emerged victoriously. On this day, Twitter remembers the soldiers on this day and are sharing wishes, greetings and posts to celebrate the day. Indian Army Soldiers Get Multilayered Clothing, Top Class Tentages For Braving Winters in Ladakh Amid Ongoing Border Dispute With China at LAC. 

For those who do not know Infantry is a military specialization that engages in military combat on foot. They are also known as foot soldiers or infantrymen and are different from cavalry, artillery, and armoured forces as they traditionally rely on moving by foot between combats as well. Some, however, may also use mounts, military vehicles, or other transport.

Many also ask about the oldest regiment in the Indian army? Well, it is the Punjab Regiment which is one of the oldest in the Indian Army and The first battalion of which today constitutes this regiment was raised in 1805, by the then Maharaja of Patiala. Take a look at the wishes shared by Twitter to commemorate Infantry Day 2020:

Paying Respects

People Celebrate Their Commitment To The Forces

Happy Infantry Day

Army Cheifs Paying Tributes

The 4th Indian Infantry Division, also known as the Red Eagle Division, is the infantry division name the Indian Army retained after present India adopted its entire rank and structure from its parent Army, the British Army. Today, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane paid tributes at the National War Memorial to commemorate Infantry Day.

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