The Story Behind: Even more fascinating is the legend of soldier Badluram and story of how the regimental song/ march came to be adopted. “Badluram ka badan Zamin ke neeche hai….aur humko uska ration milta hai…” (Badluram’s body is buried but we draw his ration) goes the regimental song. The legend of the song is based in a true story: Badluram was a soldier who died in the ‘Japan War’ (World War II). His Quarter Master was apparently ‘smart’ and continued to draw rations on the jawan’s name.
The surplus ration that collected in the name of Badluram over the months proved to be a godsend when the regiment was surrounded by the Japanese and cut off from supplies. The regiment survived the siege thanks to Badluram’s ration and averted a possibly disastrous fate that could have resulted in many deaths goes the story.
Later on, Late Major M.T Proktar wrote this song to show respect to the legend “Badlu Ram”. And the tune has been taken from the song John Brown's Body. So Badluram, his badan and his ration are now a part of regimental tradition and lore. Every passing out ceremony – Kasam Parade – of young recruits at Happy Valley in Shillong features a rousing, inspiring rendition of Badluram ka Badan; a thoroughly enjoyable and morale uplifting performance. It is a wonderful way for the Rhinos (the Assam one horned rhino is the regiment mascot) to rejoice and celebrate their sense of pride, belonging and camaraderie.

Lyrics:
Ek khubsurat ladki thi…
Usko dekh ke rifleman…
Chindi khichna bhul gaya…
Havaldar Major dekh liya…
Usko pittu lagaya…
Badluram ek sipahi thaa…
Japan war me mar gaya…
Quarter Master smart thaa…
Usney ration nikala…
Badluram ka badan zamin ke nichey hain… x 3
Toh humein uska ration milta hain…
Sabashh… hallelujah… x 3
Toh humein uska ration milta hain…

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