In 1947, it was allotted to Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 12th Battalion of The Baloch Regiment.

In 1861, the first of these was accorded regular status, becoming the 30th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry or Jacob's Rifles, while the second was disbanded.

The regiment fought in the Second Afghan War of 1878–80 and suffered heavy casualties at the Battle of Maiwand.

The red trousers were a distinctive feature of all five Baluch infantry regiments then serving in the Indian Army.

On the Partition of India in 1947, the battalion, along with the Baluch Regiment was allocated to Pakistan Army.