Two Mahar, one of the war veteran battalions of the Indian Army, celebrated its diamond jubilee at Pangode Military Station. The battalion had received several war honours for its participation in World War II, Indo-Pak wars and recent operations like Vijay and Parakram.

The three-day diamond jubilee celebrations commenced with a solemn wreath laying ceremoy. First to pay homage was Gen KV Krishna Rao (Retd), former Governer of J&K. On the occasion, a commemorative parade was presented by 2 Mahar Regiment. The other important functions included the termination of the All Kerala Adventure Cycle Expedition and a colourful pageant.

The chief guest for the show was Maj Gen KS Sivakumar, GOC 54 Infantry Division. Gen KV Krishna Rao (Retd) unveiled the Diamond Jubilee Trophy and released the video stills of the battlion's tenure in Siachen Glaciar. The celebrations culminated with the audience giving an standing ovation to Deshon Ka Sartaj, a tune by the Regiment Band.