Armed Forces train fast deployment within the areas close to strategic Siliguri Corridor

Express News Service

NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces carried out ten days lengthy swift mobilisation and deployment practices in varied areas throughout North Bengal. As per the sources Exercise Trishakti Prahar train included efforts of all companies together with the Civil Administration, Civil Defence Organisations, Police and CAPFs have been coordinated to make sure environment friendly transfer and fast mobilisation.

The sources mentioned, “A joint training exercise ‘Exercise Trishakti Prahar’ was conducted in North Bengal from 21 January to 31 January 2023. The aim of the exercise was to practice battle preparedness of the Security Forces using the latest weapons and equipment in a networked, integrated environment, involving all arms and services of the Army, the Indian Air Force and CAPFs.”

“The conduct of Exercise enabled rehearsal and coordination amongst various agencies for quick movement and employment of forces across North Bengal. The Integrated Fire Power Exercise showcased Indian Armed Forces capability in the synergised application of Indian Air Force assets, Airborne Special Forces and the Security Forces in a networked environment.”, mentioned the sources.

The Fire Power Exercise was aimed toward synergising the firepower belongings of the Indian Armed Forces and CAPFs to orchestrate an built-in battle. 

Exercise Trishakti Prahar culminated with an Integrated Fire Power Exercise in Teesta Field Firing Ranges which is near Siliguri, West Bengal. 

The train showcased the joint utility of varied floor and aerial belongings to incorporate newest technology Fighter Aircraft, Helicopters, Tanks, Infantry Combat Vehicles, Medium & Field Artillery Guns, Infantry Mortars and varied New Generation Infantry weapons and tools in a networked atmosphere. 

The train additionally witnessed the participation of indigenous weapons and tools which have been newly inducted. 

The firepower train was reviewed by Lt Gen RP Kalita, Army Commander, Eastern Command. Senior officers of BSF, ITBP, SSB, and civil administration dignitaries additionally witnessed the train. On termination of the firepower train, a show of the main weapons and tools was additionally organised.

It was in the course of the time of present Army Chief General Manoj Pande, when he was the Eastern Army Commander, a joint coordinating centre was setup beneath the military and that has proved to be efficient to coordinate actions of all companies that work in 

the area. “At the national level, there is a thought process to look at alternate means in terms of economic activities and others to mitigate the threats to Siliguri Corridor” Gen Pande had mentioned then.

Siliguri Corridor is a slim stretch of land bordering Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh measuring roughly 170X60km, on the narrowest, it’s about 20-22km. The geostrategic significance of the hall comes about when it comes to it being a slim piece of land which connects northeast India to the remainder of the nation by way of which main nationwide highways, railway traces, pipelines, OFC connectivity and the remainder go.

Its significance additionally stems from the truth that the Chumbi Valley of the Tibet Autonomous Region is sort of shut.  The alacrity in steps to strengthen the world got here publish 2017 Doklam standoff with the PLA near the tri-junction of India, Bhutan and Tibet Autonomous Region. The Chinese PLA tried developing a street which might convey them nearer to the delicate Siliguri Corridor.

Also, just lately China and Bhutan signed an MoU on a roadmap “for Expediting the Bhutan-China Boundary Negotiations”. This settlement is to expedite the progress on the boundary talks. China is claiming round 89 sq km within the space which is able to assist it to have extra territory in a slim space jutting in direction of the Siliguri Corridor. Apart from the strategic location of the stretch, the world additionally has different components together with that of radicalisation retaining the companies on their toes.

NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces carried out ten days lengthy swift mobilisation and deployment practices in varied areas throughout North Bengal. As per the sources Exercise Trishakti Prahar train included efforts of all companies together with the Civil Administration, Civil Defence Organisations, Police and CAPFs have been coordinated to make sure environment friendly transfer and fast mobilisation.

The sources mentioned, “A joint training exercise ‘Exercise Trishakti Prahar’ was conducted in North Bengal from 21 January to 31 January 2023. The aim of the exercise was to practice battle preparedness of the Security Forces using the latest weapons and equipment in a networked, integrated environment, involving all arms and services of the Army, the Indian Air Force and CAPFs.”

“The conduct of Exercise enabled rehearsal and coordination amongst various agencies for quick movement and employment of forces across North Bengal. The Integrated Fire Power Exercise showcased Indian Armed Forces capability in the synergised application of Indian Air Force assets, Airborne Special Forces and the Security Forces in a networked environment.”, mentioned the sources.

The Fire Power Exercise was aimed toward synergising the firepower belongings of the Indian Armed Forces and CAPFs to orchestrate an built-in battle. 

Exercise Trishakti Prahar culminated with an Integrated Fire Power Exercise in Teesta Field Firing Ranges which is near Siliguri, West Bengal. 

The train showcased the joint utility of varied floor and aerial belongings to incorporate newest technology Fighter Aircraft, Helicopters, Tanks, Infantry Combat Vehicles, Medium & Field Artillery Guns, Infantry Mortars and varied New Generation Infantry weapons and tools in a networked atmosphere. 

The train additionally witnessed the participation of indigenous weapons and tools which have been newly inducted. 

The firepower train was reviewed by Lt Gen RP Kalita, Army Commander, Eastern Command. Senior officers of BSF, ITBP, SSB, and civil administration dignitaries additionally witnessed the train. On termination of the firepower train, a show of the main weapons and tools was additionally organised.

It was in the course of the time of present Army Chief General Manoj Pande, when he was the Eastern Army Commander, a joint coordinating centre was setup beneath the military and that has proved to be efficient to coordinate actions of all companies that work in 

the area. “At the national level, there is a thought process to look at alternate means in terms of economic activities and others to mitigate the threats to Siliguri Corridor” Gen Pande had mentioned then.

Siliguri Corridor is a slim stretch of land bordering Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh measuring roughly 170X60km, on the narrowest, it’s about 20-22km. The geostrategic significance of the hall comes about when it comes to it being a slim piece of land which connects northeast India to the remainder of the nation by way of which main nationwide highways, railway traces, pipelines, OFC connectivity and the remainder go.

Its significance additionally stems from the truth that the Chumbi Valley of the Tibet Autonomous Region is sort of shut.  The alacrity in steps to strengthen the world got here publish 2017 Doklam standoff with the PLA near the tri-junction of India, Bhutan and Tibet Autonomous Region. The Chinese PLA tried developing a street which might convey them nearer to the delicate Siliguri Corridor.

Also, just lately China and Bhutan signed an MoU on a roadmap “for Expediting the Bhutan-China Boundary Negotiations”. This settlement is to expedite the progress on the boundary talks. China is claiming round 89 sq km within the space which is able to assist it to have extra territory in a slim space jutting in direction of the Siliguri Corridor. Apart from the strategic location of the stretch, the world additionally has different components together with that of radicalisation retaining the companies on their toes.