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New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The first army contingent leading the mechanized column was that of the 61 Cavalry led by Maj Yashdeep Ahlawat on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path here on Friday. Raised in 1953, 61 Cavalry is the only serving active Horsed Cavalry Regiment in the world, with the amalgamation of all the ‘State Horsed Cavalry Unite. It has the unique distinction of leading the last recorded Cavalry charge in history when it took on the Turks at battle of “HAIFA”, on 23 Sep 1918. This Day is also celebrated as its Battle Honour Day (Haifa Day). Th…