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Defence
13th ITBP Battalion Marks 65th Foundation Day in Lingdam, Sikkim
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 08:50 PM
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The 13th Battalion of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police celebrated its 65th foundation day on Saturday in Lingdam, Sikkim, with a parade and ceremonial activities.
The 13th Battalion of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) marked its 65th foundation day on Saturday in the border town of Lingdam, Sikkim.
A ceremonial flag‑hoisting was followed by a parade of troops, and speeches from the battalion’s commanding officer and local officials.
The battalion, raised 65 years ago to secure the India‑China frontier, highlighted its role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The event was attended by senior police officials, representatives from the Sikkim state government and members of the local community, underscoring the importance of the ITBP’s presence in the eastern Himalayan region.
A ceremonial flag‑hoisting was followed by a parade of troops, and speeches from the battalion’s commanding officer and local officials.
The battalion, raised 65 years ago to secure the India‑China frontier, highlighted its role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The event was attended by senior police officials, representatives from the Sikkim state government and members of the local community, underscoring the importance of the ITBP’s presence in the eastern Himalayan region.