The 27th Infantry Division is a formation of the Indian Army headquartered in Kalimpong. It is a part of the Trishakti Corps.[4] The division was converted to a mountain division in 1963 following the war with China in 1962.
| 27th Indian Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
 Insignia of the 27th Infantry Division[1] | |
| Active | 1963–present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | XXXIII Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Kalimpong[2] |
| Nickname(s) | "The Striking Lion Division" |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General KS Dhatwal[3] |
Formation Sign
editThe 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.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Divisional badges of the Indian Army".
- ^ "Kalimpong, West Bengal, HQ of the 27th Infantry Division of the Indian Army".
- ^ "Maj Gen KS Dhatwal briefs on North Sikkim Military Operations".
- ^ "India rolls out integrated battle group concept with mountain corps".
- ^ "27 Mountain Division / Striking Lion Division". www.globalsecurity.org.