Hyderabad|India|January'2010: A 12 member Gunners Heritage expedition was flagged off by Brigadier GVG Prasad, Commander, 54 Artillery Brigade in Secunderabad Cantonment recently.

This leg of the expedition will cover the entire length and breadth of southern India. The expedition team led by Major AK Singh will cover a total distance of 3646 km in 15 days. The route includes Ongole, Chennai, Pondicherry, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Panjim and Pune. In order to bring the Army closer to the local populace, over night halts have also been planned at non military stations with the aim to motivate and increase awareness about the Army in the Southern reaches of the country. The expedition will also involve wreath laying ceremonies all along the route by the Gunner adventures.

The Gunners of the Indian Army have embarked on adventure campaign to unite the four corners of our country. The Bison Gunners set course on motor cycles in order to commemorate the 12th Reunion of the Regiment of Artillery. This leg, being undertaken by the Artillery regiments of Southern Command is in consonance with three other motorcycle teams that have been flagged off from Chandigarh, Poonch and Kohima. The expedition will culminate with all four motorcycle teams meeting up at Nasik on 05 Feb this year.

The Regiment of Artillery, the second largest arm of the Indian Army, known as ‘Gunners’ will be celebrating its XII Reunion from 04 to 06 Feb’ 2010 at Devlali, Nasik. In order to commemorate saga of supreme sacrifice, rich historical achievements and to foster higher spirit of dedication, motivation and inspiration amongst troops, the Regiment is conducting unique”Gunners Heritage Expedition”.

Reachout's News Bureau
January' 2010