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After 1975 all of the Indian Military Camel Corps, including the Ganga Jaisalmer Risala, were disbanded. A brief attempt was made to resurrect them but the plan never came to fruition. The Ganga Risala still survives though as a part of the [[Border Security Force]], retaining the name Bikaner Camel Corps.{{sfn|Rikhye|2003}} While primarily employed for ceremonial purposes, it is one of the few camel cavalry units still retained by present-day armed forces. | After 1975 all of the Indian Military Camel Corps, including the Ganga Jaisalmer Risala, were disbanded. A brief attempt was made to resurrect them but the plan never came to fruition. The Ganga Risala still survives though as a part of the [[Border Security Force]], retaining the name Bikaner Camel Corps.{{sfn|Rikhye|2003}} While primarily employed for ceremonial purposes, it is one of the few camel cavalry units still retained by present-day armed forces. | ||
The Ganga Jaisalmer Risala was dismounted in 1974 and underwent conversion into standard infantry. It continues to serve as a regular infantry battalion under the name 13 Grenadiers (Ganga Jaisalmer). Post 1971 the unit has seen action in counter insurgency operations in the states of Punjab and Assam. It has to its credit one [[Kirti Chakra]] and one [[Shaurya Chakra]] among numerous other awards. | The Ganga Jaisalmer Risala was dismounted in 1974 and underwent conversion into standard infantry. The Mortar borne troops went on to became '''[[44 Field Battery]] of''' Regiments of Artillery. The battery is a part of 38 Medium Regiment and uses the soubriquet of “Ganga Risala Battery”. It continues to serve as a regular infantry battalion under the name 13 Grenadiers (Ganga Jaisalmer). Post 1971 the unit has seen action in counter insurgency operations in the states of Punjab and Assam. It has to its credit one [[Kirti Chakra]] and one [[Shaurya Chakra]] among numerous other awards. | ||
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