| 46 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1982 – present |
| Country |
 India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |
 Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Thunderbolts[1] |
| Motto(s) |
वज्र प्रहार प्रचंड वार Vajra Prahar Prachand Vaar |
| Equipment | T-72 tanks |
| Decorations |
Shaurya Chakra 1 Sena Medal 4 COAS Commendation Card 9 GOC-in-C Commendation Card 10[2][3] |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Maj Gen Beji Mathews[4] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 46 Armd Regt |
The President of India, Mrs Pratibha Patil during the Presentation of the Standard to 46 Armoured Regiment at Hisar in Haryana on 17 October 2008
46 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
Formation[]
46 Armoured Regiment was raised on 01 July 1982 at Ahmednagar.[5] It has an all-India all-class composition, drawing troops from various castes and religions.[6]
History[]
The Regiment was presented the ‘President’s Standards’ at Hisar, Haryana on 17 October 2008 by the then President of India, Mrs. Prathiba Patil.[7]
Equipment[]
The Regiment had the Vijayanta tanks at raising. Since 2002, it has been equipped with the T-72 tanks.[8]
Operations[]
The regiment participated in Operation Bluestar soon after its formation.[9] It has also taken part in Operation Trident, Operation Rakshak, Operation Vijay and Operation Parakram.[10][11]
Regimental Insignia[]
The Regimental insignia consists of a thunderbolt, overlaid with the Vijayanta tank and a scroll at the base with the regimental motto in Devanagari script.
The motto of the regiment is वज्र प्रहार प्रचंड वार (Vajra Prahar Prachand Vaar).
External links[]
- Pictures from Presentation of the Standard to 46 Armoured Regiment at Hisar in Haryana on Oct 17, 2008
- You tube - News video on the Presentation of the Standard
References[]
- ↑ "46 Armoured Regiment Due Recognition". 2008-11-01. http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2008/nov01-08/h2.html.
- ↑ "Standard presentation to 46-Armoured Regiment by President Patil". 2008-10-17. https://www.oneindia.com/2008/10/17/standard-presentation-46-armoured-regiment-president-patil-1224252300.html.
- ↑ "COAS Commendation Card". https://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=0KX621IPXkIkB6wXrbViTA==&ParentID=VZVC61qL06olbfpCN8Ojlg==&flag=g+/xl7JzfPLxMyo1iDQeMQ==.
- ↑ "Gazette of India, No 44". 2018-11-03. http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2018/191752.pdf.
- ↑ "Sainik Samachar, Nov 2010". 2010-11-01. http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/nov01-10/h6.htm.
- ↑ Guatam, PK (2016). Indigenous Historical Knowledge: Kautilya and His Vocabulary, Volume III. IDSA/Pentagon Press. p. 153. ISBN 978-81-8274-909-2.
- ↑ "Honour for 46 Armoured Regiment". 2008-10-17. http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/honour-for-46-armoured-regiment/374786/.
- ↑ "President presents `Standard` to 46 Armoured Regiment". 2008-10-17. https://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/president-presents-standard-to-46-armoured-regiment_476889.html.
- ↑ "The Man who saw Bhindranwale dead". 2012-06-15. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/bhindranwale-operation-bluestar-golden-temple-105819-2012-06-15.
- ↑ "46 Armoured Indian Army Postal Cover". https://myindiamint.com/products/india-2008-army-cover-presentation-of-standard-to-46-armoured-regiment-by-the-president-of-india-a-1?variant=7468064047157.
- ↑ "‘Vajra Day’ celebrated". 2000-04-13. https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000414/punjab.htm#18.
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