01/10/2026
4th Battalion SSB Celebrates 58th Raising Day at Mansbal
Mansbal, October 1: The 4th Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) celebrated its 58th Raising Day on October 1, 2026, at the Battalion premises in Mansbal with great enthusiasm, dignity and discipline.
Shri Imtiaz Ismail Parray, IPS, Deputy Inspector General, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The celebrations commenced with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony by the Chief Guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Parshotam Lal Sharma, Officiating Commandant of the 4th Battalion, said that the Raising Day symbolises the Battalion’s glorious history, exemplary service, discipline and unwavering commitment to the security of the nation.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Imtiaz Ismail Parray, IPS, appreciated the 58-year journey of the 4th Battalion and its significant contribution towards national security and service to the nation. He called upon all officers and personnel to continue discharging their duties with dedication, honesty, discipline and complete commitment, while remaining ever ready to serve the nation.
The Deputy Inspector General also extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all officers, personnel and their family members on the occasion of the Battalion’s 58th Raising Day.
The highlight of the celebrations was a grand cultural programme in which personnel of the Battalion representing different states of India, along with their family members, presented colourful performances showcasing the country’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Patriotic songs, folk dances and other cultural performances captivated the guests and audience. The performances reflected the spirit of national unity, cultural diversity and patriotism. The entire Battalion premises resonated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour, with the audience encouraging the performers with enthusiastic applause.
The celebrations concluded with a traditional “Bada Khana”, or communal feast, organised in keeping with the longstanding traditions of the Battalion. The Chief Guest, senior officers, officers and personnel of the Battalion, their family members and invited guests participated in the gathering and shared a meal together. The occasion further strengthened the bonds of goodwill, brotherhood, cooperation and camaraderie among all those present.
At the conclusion of the programme, Shri Parshotam Lal Sharma, Officiating Commandant of the 4th Battalion, along with the officers of the Battalion, expressed gratitude to Shri Imtiaz Ismail Parray for gracing the occasion. A memento was also presented to the Chief Guest on behalf of the Battalion as a token of respect and appreciation.
The 58th Raising Day celebrations concluded successfully in an atmosphere of patriotism, discipline, enthusiasm and mutual camaraderie. The occasion not only commemorated the Battalion’s 58-year journey but also reaffirmed its commitment and resolve towards continued service to the nation and the security of the country in the years ahead.
