New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): The 25-year-old horse , Viraat, retired from his service in the Indian Army after the 73rd Republic Day parade and has been formally adopted by the President's Bodyguard. Viraat was the mount of the President's Bodyguard Commandant and took part in 13 Republic Day parades.

Colonel Amit Berwal, Commandant, President's Bodyguard, said, "Viraat is a 25-year-old horse , the seniormost horse of the Indian Army. The horse has more than 13 Republic Day parades under his belt. He is an award-winner of the Chief of Army Staff's Commendation Card. The horse retired in 2022...Today, he has been formally adopted by the President's Bodyguard..."

When a PBG horse reaches retirement age, typically between 18 and 22 years, it is relocated to an Army Remo

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