Gangtok, March 6 -- The 18th Raising Day celebration of the 3rd Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn) was held on Friday at its headquarters in Manglay.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended the programme as the chief guest. Ministers, MLAs, Director General of Police (DGP), Inspectors General of Police (IGPs), SHOs and several other police officials were also present on the occasion.

In his address, the Chief Minister also announced the creation of 500 new posts for Police Constables in the Sikkim Police. He further declared that 30 per cent of the vacancies will be reserved for women.

The event marked an important milestone and highlighted the Battalion's dedication, discipline and commitment to maintaining peace and law and ord...