Bhairav Battalion steals the showat 78th Army Day parade in Jaipur

The Indian Army on Thursday showcased its military might during the 78th Army Day parade in Jaipur, with Bhairav Battalion, a new-generation high-speed offensive combat unit constituted after Operation Sindoor, making its first public appearance.
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the ceremonial parade. The pink city turned into olive green as personnel, weapons and advanced missiles marched through the streets, marking the first instance when a parade was held outside a cantonment area. The parade drew applause from residents, creating an energetic atmosphere along the route.
“Celebrating Army Day in Jaipur reflects our effort to take the Indian Army closer to the citizens,” the army chief said, noting that Operation Sindoor “established a new normal” and demonstrated the army’s ability to respond with speed, coordination and precision through firm and responsible action.
He said the army is restructuring for future warfare through new formations such as Ashni platoons, Shaktiban Regiments and Divyastra Batteries, stressing that indigenisation is now a strategic necessity.
He added that the next two years will focus on “networking and data-centric operations” to build a future-ready force.
The army chief posthumously awarded the Sena Medal to the families of Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Hawaldar Sunil Kumar, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, Lance Naik Subhash Kumar and Lance Naik Pradeep Kumar in recognition of their gallantry during Operation Sindoor.
The Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and senior military officials were also present at the event.