2nd Infantry Division (India) - Revision history

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	{{~~Short~~ description\|Division of the Indian Army}}		{{short description\|Division of the Indian Army}}
	{{for\|the World War I formation\|2nd (Rawalpindi) Division}}		{{for\|the World War I formation\|2nd (Rawalpindi) Division}}
	{{Infobox military unit		{{Infobox military unit
	\| unit_name = 2nd ~~Infantry~~ Division		\| unit_name = 2nd Mountain Division
	\| image =		\| image = 2 Infantry Division.png
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	\| caption =		\| caption = Insignia of the 2nd Mountain Division
	\| dates = August 1942 - October 1944<br>1962 - date		\| dates = August 1942 - October 1944<br>1962 - date
	\| country = {{flagdeco\|India\|British}} [[British Raj\|British India]]<br> {{flagcountry\|India}}		\| country = {{flagdeco\|India\|British}} [[British Raj\|British India]]<br> {{flagcountry\|India}}
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	\| command_structure = [[III Corps (India)\|III Corps]]		\| command_structure = [[III Corps (India)\|III Corps]]
	<!-- Commanders -->		<!-- Commanders -->
	\|current_commander = Maj Gen ~~DS Kushwah, SM~~<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://arunachal24.in/arunachal-army-celebrates-reh-festival-at-anini-perform-gatka-and-khukri-dance/\|title=Army celebrated Reh festival\|date=2021-02-01\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref>		\|current_commander = Maj Gen RS Chandel <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://arunachal24.in/arunachal-army-celebrates-reh-festival-at-anini-perform-gatka-and-khukri-dance/\|title=Army celebrated Reh festival\|date=2021-02-01\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref>
	\|ceremonial_chief =		\|ceremonial_chief =
			\| garrison = [[Dinjan]]
	\|colonel_of_the_regiment =		\|colonel_of_the_regiment =
	\|notable_commanders =		\|notable_commanders =
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	*6 [[Mahar Regiment\|Mahar]] (machine gun) - 1 platoon		*6 [[Mahar Regiment\|Mahar]] (machine gun) - 1 platoon
	*62 Para Field Battery ([[17 (Parachute) Field Regiment (India)\|17 Parachute Field Regiment]]) - 1 troop		*62 Para Field Battery ([[17 (Parachute) Field Regiment (India)\|17 Parachute Field Regiment]]) - 1 troop
	*71 Heavy Mortar Battery (44 Heavy Mortar Regiment)		*71 Heavy Mortar Battery ([[44 Field Regiment (India)\|44 Heavy Mortar Regiment]])
	*(2 [[Assam Rifles]] operated in this sector during the war)		*(2 [[Assam Rifles]] operated in this sector during the war)

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	;Subansiri and Siang Frontier Divisions		;Subansiri and Siang Frontier Divisions
	Following the [[Longju#Longju incident\|Longju incident]] in 1959, Subansiri Frontier Division was manned by 9 Assam Rifles and Siang Frontier Division by 11 Assam Rifles. On 27 October 1962, the Chinese ordered the launch of operations towards [[Limeking]] (Subansiri Frontier Division), [[Mechuka]] and [[Tuting]] (both in Siang Frontier Division). An ad hoc force of 2200 troops from different units were earmarked for this offensive. The Chinese carried out preparatory operations between 21 and 30 October to secure positions along the border before the main attack. The main attack was planned for 18 November.<ref name="USI">{{cite web\|url=https://usiofindia.org/publication/usi-journal/1962-war-the-unknown-battles-operations-in-subansiri-and-siang-frontier-divisions/\|title=1962 War – The Unknown Battles : Operations in Subansiri and Siang Frontier Divisions\|date=2014-07-01\|access-date=2021-11-25}}</ref>		Following the [[Longju#Longju incident\|Longju incident]] in 1959, Subansiri Frontier Division was manned by 9 Assam Rifles and Siang Frontier Division by 11 Assam Rifles. On 27 October 1962, the Chinese ordered the launch of operations towards [[Limeking]] (Subansiri Frontier Division), [[Mechuka]] and [[Tuting]] (both in Siang Frontier Division). An ad hoc force of 2200 troops from different units were earmarked for this offensive. The Chinese carried out preparatory operations between 21 and 30 October to secure positions along the border before the main attack. The main attack was planned for 18 November.<ref name="USI">{{cite web\|url=https://usiofindia.org/publication/usi-journal/1962-war-the-unknown-battles-operations-in-subansiri-and-siang-frontier-divisions/\|title=1962 War – The Unknown Battles : Operations in Subansiri and Siang Frontier Divisions\|date=2014-07-01\|access-date=2021-11-25\|archive-date=2021-11-25\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125053426/https://usiofindia.org/publication/usi-journal/1962-war-the-unknown-battles-operations-in-subansiri-and-siang-frontier-divisions/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	At this time, the Indian deployment was as follows<ref name="USI"/> -		At this time, the Indian deployment was as follows<ref name="USI"/> -
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	==The present==		==The present==
	The division presently covers eastern and upper [[Assam]] and eastern [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and is responsible for conduct of counter-insurgency operations and the defense of the Indo-China border. The divisional headquarters is at [[Dinjan]] in the extreme northeast of [[Assam]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/army-focusing-on-capability-building-along-lac-in-arunachal-beyond-tawang/article65862532.ece~~/amp~~/\|title=Army undertakes major infra drive along LAC in Arunachal\|website=[[The Hindu]] \|date=2022-09-08\|access-date=2022-09-08}}</ref> The Division is part of [[III Corps (India)\|III Corps]] (Spear Corps), headquartered at [[Dimapur]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://northeastindia24.com/defence-minister-of-state-dr-subhash-bhamre-visits-armys-dao-division-hq/\|title=Defence Minister of State Dr SubhashBhamre visits Armys Dao Division HQ\|date=2017-12-13\|access-date=2021-11-13}}</ref><ref>Conboy et al, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan, p.8</ref><ref name=StepsUp>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp Paranoia after Ulfa threat; Army steps up vigilance in upper Assam] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024111143/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp \|date=2012-10-24 }}, The Telegraph, Calcutta, India, Thursday, December 20, 2007</ref> It includes the following brigades<ref name=StepsUp /> -		The division presently covers eastern and upper [[Assam]] and eastern [[Arunachal Pradesh]] and is responsible for conduct of counter-insurgency operations and the defense of the Indo-China border. The divisional headquarters is at [[Dinjan]] in the extreme northeast of [[Assam]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/army-focusing-on-capability-building-along-lac-in-arunachal-beyond-tawang/article65862532.ece/\|title=Army undertakes major infra drive along LAC in Arunachal\|website=[[The Hindu]] \|date=2022-09-08\|access-date=2022-09-08}}</ref> The Division is part of [[III Corps (India)\|III Corps]] (Spear Corps), headquartered at [[Dimapur]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://northeastindia24.com/defence-minister-of-state-dr-subhash-bhamre-visits-armys-dao-division-hq/\|title=Defence Minister of State Dr SubhashBhamre visits Armys Dao Division HQ\|date=2017-12-13\|access-date=2021-11-13}}</ref><ref>Conboy et al, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan, p.8</ref><ref name=StepsUp>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp Paranoia after Ulfa threat; Army steps up vigilance in upper Assam] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024111143/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp \|date=2012-10-24 }}, The Telegraph, Calcutta, India, Thursday, December 20, 2007</ref> It includes the following brigades<ref name=StepsUp /> -
	*5 Mountain Brigade at [[Aalo]] (Along)<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.arunachaltimes.in/archives/dec11%2012.html\|title=Army steps in to help school\|date=2011-12-11\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref> - the oldest infantry brigade in the Indian Army.		*5 Mountain Brigade at [[Aalo]] (Along)<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.arunachaltimes.in/archives/dec11%2012.html\|title=Army steps in to help school\|date=2011-12-11\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref> - the oldest infantry brigade in the Indian Army.
	*82 Mountain Brigade at Tezu in [[Lohit district]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-to-begin-deploying-light-howitzers-in-eastern-sector/story-WB8HnZqhEIlzpXUv2360DK.html\|title=Indian Army to begin deploying light howitzers in eastern sector\|date=2019-10-07\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref>		*82 Mountain Brigade at [[Tezu]] in [[Lohit district]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-to-begin-deploying-light-howitzers-in-eastern-sector/story-WB8HnZqhEIlzpXUv2360DK.html\|title=Indian Army to begin deploying light howitzers in eastern sector\|date=2019-10-07\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref>
	*181 Mountain Brigade at Laipuli, [[Tinsukia]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/ambush-raises-questions-about-security-lapses/articleshow/56726800.cms\|title=Ambush raises questions about security lapses\|website=[[The Times of India]] \|date=2017-01-23\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref>		*181 Mountain Brigade at Laipuli, [[Tinsukia]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/ambush-raises-questions-about-security-lapses/articleshow/56726800.cms\|title=Ambush raises questions about security lapses\|website=[[The Times of India]] \|date=2017-01-23\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref>
	*2 Mountain Artillery Brigade at Dinjan		*2 Mountain Artillery Brigade at [[Dinjan]]
	*HQ 25 Sector [[Assam Rifles]], [[Lekhapani]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.arunachaltimes.in/archives/jun16%2010.html\|title=8 Illegal coal laden trucks seized\|date=2010-06-09\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref>		*HQ 25 Sector [[Assam Rifles]], [[Lekhapani]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.arunachaltimes.in/archives/jun16%2010.html\|title=8 Illegal coal laden trucks seized\|date=2010-06-09\|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref>

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	The division was re-raised after the [[1962 Sino-Indian War]] in 1962 as a Mountain Division responsible for conduct of counter-insurgency operations in upper Assam and some parts of [[Western Assam]]. It is located in the extreme northeast of [[Assam]].<ref>Conboy et al, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan, p.8</ref> Division headquarters is now at [[Dinjan]],<ref name=StepsUp>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp Paranoia after Ulfa threat; Army steps up vigilance in upper Assam] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024111143/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp \|date=2012-10-24 }}, The Telegraph, Calcutta, India, Thursday, December 20, 2007</ref> and it is part of [[III Corps (India)\|III Corps]] headquartered at [[Dimapur]].		The division was re-raised after the [[1962 Sino-Indian War]] in 1962 as a Mountain Division responsible for conduct of counter-insurgency operations in upper Assam and some parts of [[Western Assam]]. It is located in the extreme northeast of [[Assam]].<ref>Conboy et al, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan, p.8</ref> Division headquarters is now at [[Dinjan]],<ref name=StepsUp>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp Paranoia after Ulfa threat; Army steps up vigilance in upper Assam] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024111143/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp \|date=2012-10-24 }}, The Telegraph, Calcutta, India, Thursday, December 20, 2007</ref> and it is part of [[III Corps (India)\|III Corps]] headquartered at [[Dimapur]].

	The division may include units of 82 Mountain Brigade, headquartered at Tezu in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh,<ref name=StepsUp /> 181 Mountain Brigade based in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts, ~~Dah~~ Division Artillery Brigade based in [[Sibsagar]] district, and 25 Sector Assam Rifles based in Arunachal Pradesh.{{cn\|date=November 2016}}		The division may include units of 82 Mountain Brigade, headquartered at Tezu in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh,<ref name=StepsUp /> 181 Mountain Brigade based in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts, Dao Division Artillery Brigade based in [[Sibsagar]] district, and 25 Sector Assam Rifles based in Arunachal Pradesh.{{cn\|date=November 2016}}

	==References==		==References==

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{{for|the World War I formation|2nd (Rawalpindi) Division}}

The '''2nd Mountain Division''' is an infantry division of the [[Indian Army during World War II]] created for deception purposes in order to control Line of Communications and Sub-area formations within [[Persia and Iraq Command]]. It was formed by the re designation of the [[30th Indian Infantry Brigade]] on 15 August 1942. It was later converted to HQ Northern Iraq Area on 15 October 1944.

During the period 1942–44 the division was converted and re-converted from the 31st Indian Infantry Brigade and the 90th Indian Infantry Brigade.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6001&Tab=Sub |title=oob.com |access-date=2009-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070314220354/http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6001&Tab=Sub |archive-date=2007-03-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 31 Indian Infantry Brigade was formed on 15 January 1943, from the [[Mosul]]-[[Teheran]] Lines of Communications Sub-Area. It only had two units assigned which were [[The Central India Horse (21st King George V's Own Horse)]] and the 2nd [[Hyderabad Infantry]], [[Indian State Forces]]. On 15 May 1943 it was reconverted into 2 Indian Division. On 1 June 1943, 31 Indian Infantry Brigade was reformed from HQ Kermanshah LOC Sub-Area. The brigade was disbanded on 14 October 1944.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-10-21|title=31 Indian Brigade|publisher=Order of Battle|url=http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=172088&Tab=Uhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070314223258/http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=172088&Tab=Uhi|archive-date=2007-03-14|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Thus 2 Indian Division had been reformed on 15 May 1943. Three months later, on 13 August 1943, it was reorganised as 90 Indian Brigade under Lieutenant-Colonel GH Pulling. 90 Indian Brigade served for ten months and then was disbanded in June 1944.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2009-10-23|publisher=Order of Battle|title=90 Indian Brigade|url=http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=11368&Tab=Utr}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Two days later, on 15 August 1943, 2 Indian Division was reformed again by the conversion of [[30th Indian Infantry Brigade]]. This time, the division lasted fourteen months before being finally disbanded in October 1944 by conversion into Headquarters Northern Iraq Area.

One of the division's subordinate LOC areas/brigades was the [[40th Indian Infantry Brigade]]. It was initially raised as [[Shaibah|Shaiba]] LOC Sub-Area in September 1942. What higher headquarters it was under at the time is not confirmable from present internet-accessible sources. However, the brigade then came under 2 Indian Division on 1 January 1943. In October 1944, when 2 Indian Division disbanded, the brigade was redesignated again as an lines of communication headquarters, this time as HQ South Iraq Area.

==Post-war service==
The division was re-raised after the [[1962 Sino-Indian War]] in 1962 as a Mountain Division responsible for conduct of counter-insurgency operations in upper Assam and some parts of [[Western Assam]]. It is located in the extreme northeast of [[Assam]].<ref>Conboy et al, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan, p.8</ref> Division headquarters is now at [[Dinjan]],<ref name=StepsUp>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp Paranoia after Ulfa threat; Army steps up vigilance in upper Assam] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024111143/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071220/asp/guwahati/story_8690054.asp |date=2012-10-24 }}, The Telegraph, Calcutta, India, Thursday, December 20, 2007</ref> and it is part of [[III Corps (India)|III Corps]] headquartered at [[Dimapur]].

The division may include units of 82 Mountain Brigade, headquartered at Tezu in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh,<ref name=StepsUp /> 181 Mountain Brigade based in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts, Dah Division Artillery Brigade based in [[Sibsagar]] district, and 25 Sector Assam Rifles based in Arunachal Pradesh.{{cn|date=November 2016}}

==References==
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==External links==
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