27th Infantry Division (India) explained

Unit Name:	27th Indian Infantry Division
Dates:	1963–present
Country:	India
Allegiance:	India
Type:	Infantry
Size:	Division
Command Structure:	XXXIII Corps
Garrison:	Kalimpong^[1]
Current Commander:	Major General KS Dhatwal^[2]
Nickname:	"The Striking Lion Division"

The 27th Infantry Division is a formation of the Indian Army headquartered in Kalimpong.It is a part of the Trishakti Corps.^[3] The division was converted to a mountain division in 1963 following the war with China in 1962.

Formation Sign

The Formation Sign of the division includes a black background, as other infantry divisions of the Indian Army, with a golden lion, representing the vahana of the Hindu goddess Durga, a symbol of power and valour.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kalimpong, West Bengal, HQ of the 27th Infantry Division of the Indian Army.
2. Web site: Maj Gen KS Dhatwal briefs on North Sikkim Military Operations.
3. Web site: India rolls out integrated battle group concept with mountain corps.
4. Web site: 27 Mountain Division / Striking Lion Division. www.globalsecurity.org.