53rd Armoured Regiment (India)

53 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army Armoured Corps. 
Formation.
The regiment was raised on 1 April 2002 during Operation Parakram. Lieutenant General GD Singh was the first Colonel of the Regiment. Major General Sudhir Bahl is the current Colonel of the Regiment.
Gallantry awards.
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards - 