Port Blair, Jan 27: A Contingent of 144 troops of the 172 Infantry Battalion (TA) MADRAS participated in the Army Day and Republic Day Parade 2021. The Battalion is deployed at Andaman and Nicobar Islands, under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command.

The unit was raised on 01 May 2019 and comprises of locals from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This youngest unit of Indian Army was bestowed with an honour to participate in Army Day and Republic Day Parade 2021. The unit proudly marched down the Rajpath on the morning of 26 Jan 2021, with zeal and glory. The contingent was commanded by Maj Manish Verma of 172 Infantry Battalion (TA) MADRAS and is a matter of great pride for all individuals of Andaman and Nicobar Islands as their sons created a history, which will be remembered for years to come.