New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army on Monday celebrated the 193rd Gunners Day.
It is observed to mark the raising of Five (Bombay) Mountain Battery, equipped with 2.5-inch guns on this day in 1827.
The Regiment is the second largest arm of the Indian Army, with a wide variety of weapons and equipment.
On the occasion, Director General Artillery, Lt Gen K Ravi Prasad, complimented all ranks for their dedication and good work and urged them to maintain the highest state of preparedness at all times.
The evolution of gunners from manning huge ornate cannons to its present level of sophistication, along with their indomitable spirit, gallantry and exemplary professionalism, is a unique distinction, which ma...