India, Feb. 5 -- The Indian Army has renamed several roads, residential colonies and military facilities as part of its ongoing review of British influence on its culture and traditions, a move aimed at reinforcing an identity anchored in India's rich military heritage, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.

"The revised nomenclature of 246 roads, buildings and facilities recognises the contributions of India's gallantry awardees, battle heroes and distinguished military leaders, reflecting values of courage, sacrifice and leadership," said one of the officials cited above, asking not to be named.

The army announced the review in 2022 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a call for severing colonial customs in the armed forc...