81st Armoured Regiment (India)
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| 81 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1973 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Mottos | शौर्यं तेजो युद्धे Shaurya Tejo Yuddhe (Heroism and boldness in battle) |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma[1] |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Arun Gautam, Lt Gen Ajai Singh[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 81 Armd Regt |
The 81 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
The regiment was raised on 1 October 1973. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel (later Brigadier) NP Singh from Deccan Horse.[3] It has an all-India all-class composition, drawing troops from various castes and religions.[4]
History
The regiment has participated in Operation Rakshak and Operation Meghdoot.[5]
Two terrorists opened fire at the camp of the 81 Armoured Regiment on the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway, Samba on 21 March 2015. Both were killed in the following encounter.[6][7]