Bhairon Battalion NEW DELHI: The operational strength of the Indian Army has received a boost with the raising of 16th ‘Bhairav’ Battalion at Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi.The battalion was formally commissioned at a ceremonial event during which Brigadier Joydeep Mukherjee, commandant of Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, presented the battalion flag to the commanding officer of the newly raised unit.A Bhairav Battalion, also referred to as Bhairav Light Commando Battalion, is part of Army’s effort to build lean, high-mobility tactical units. Army has raised at least 16 Bhairav battalions, with plans to raise a total 25 of them in coming months.Each unit is reported to have 250-300 specially trained soldiers and is meant for rapid-response roles, reconnaissance, surprise raids and other high-intensity missions in sensitive border areas. These battalions are intended to give Army faster, more flexible options in modern conflict, while relieving some pressure on elite Special Forces formations.The first Bhairav Battalion was raised last year, with the unit formally announced in July 2025. The battalions made their public debut during the 77th Republic Day parade on Jan 26 this year. Bhairav battalions are designed to fill the operational gap between conventional infantry and special forces. Troops are drawn from various arms, including infantry, artillery, air defence and signals.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStrait of Hormuz to US Elections: Ex-CJI Maps Shockwave of Global InterconnectionSwati Maliwal Launches Fresh Attack On Kejriwal After BJP Switch Over ‘Rs 100 Cr House’Raghav Chadha Sees 1 Million Drop In Followers After BJP Move, Gen Z ReactsOpposition Moves Fresh Bid to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Levels 9 ChargesAAP Fury Explodes: “Gaddar” Written On Harbhajan Singh’s House After BJP MoveBhagwant Mann Moves President Over AAP Rajya Sabha Exodus, Seeks Action Against 7 MPsRaghav Chadha’s Exit Explained: How 7 MPs Leaving Triggered AAP’s Biggest CrisisHow Raghav Chadha and 6 AAP MPs avoided disqualification under anti-defection lawIndia’s Army Chief Honoured With International Hall Of Fame At US War CollegeRaghav Chadha Blames ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for AAP’s Delhi Poll Defeat, Fresh Attack123PhotostoriesHow to make Malai Kofta for weekend lunch at home10 hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth (You won’t believe)Is 9-karat gold good for jewellery? What you need to knowFrom tiny succulent to thriving beauty: How to grow jade plants the right wayAll about Jennifer Aniston’s lavish houses, the latest one bought for USD 14.8 millionHow to sharpen mixer grinder blades at home’I’m a Celebrity South Africa’: The Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas fallout explainedLove or loot? 5 glaring signs your partner is treating you like a human ATMDiabetes: 5 fruits that can be secret weapon against high blood sugar‘Marty Supreme’ to ‘Greenland 2’; English releases of the week on OTT123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap
NEW DELHI: The operational strength of the Indian Army has received a boost with the raising of 16th ‘Bhairav’ Battalion at Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi.The battalion was formally commissioned at a ceremonial event during which Brigadier Joydeep Mukherjee, commandant of Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, presented the battalion flag to the commanding officer of the newly raised unit.A Bhairav Battalion, also referred to as Bhairav Light Commando Battalion, is part of Army’s effort to build lean, high-mobility tactical units. Army has raised at least 16 Bhairav battalions, with plans to raise a total 25 of them in coming months.Each unit is reported to have 250-300 specially trained soldiers and is meant for rapid-response roles, reconnaissance, surprise raids and other high-intensity missions in sensitive border areas. These battalions are intended to give Army faster, more flexible options in modern conflict, while relieving some pressure on elite Special Forces formations.The first Bhairav Battalion was raised last year, with the unit formally announced in July 2025. The battalions made their public debut during the 77th Republic Day parade on Jan 26 this year. Bhairav battalions are designed to fill the operational gap between conventional infantry and special forces. Troops are drawn from various arms, including infantry, artillery, air defence and signals.
