Indian para cammando
Open main menu Search Para (Special Forces) Read in another language Watch this page Edit Learn more This article needs additional citations for verification . Para (Special Forces) , [2] commonly known as Para SF , is the special operations unit of the Indian Army . It is attached to the Parachute Regiment . Parachute Regiment and Special Forces "Balidaan" Badge of the Para SF Active 1966–present Country India Allegiance India Branch Indian Army Type Special forces Role Direct action Special reconnaissance Counter terrorism Hostage rescue [1] Size 9 battalions Part of Parachute Regiment Garrison/HQ Bengaluru Motto(s) "Men apart, every man an emperor" Colours Maroon background, centaur holding a bow and arrow Engagements Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Operation Blue Star Operation Cactus Operation Pawan 1995 Kashmiri hostage taking Kargil War Operation Rakshak Operation Khukri COIN Operation i