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India-Kyrgyzstan Special Forces Launch 'Khanjar' Exercise in Assam

The joint annual special forces exercise 'Khanjar' between India and Kyrgyzstan has commenced in Missamari, Assam, and will run until February 17. The exercise involves troops from India's Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Kyrgyzstan's ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade, aiming to share expertise in counter-terrorism and special operations. It will focus on developing advanced skills like sniping and complex building interventions in urban and mountainous settings. The drill coincides with a separate successful joint counter-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir, where security forces neutralized two terrorists.

Key Points: India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar Begins

  • Joint exercise in Missamari, Assam
  • Focus on counter-terrorism in varied terrain
  • Aims to fortify bilateral defence ties
  • Coincides with anti-terror op in J&K
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India-Kyrgyzstan joint special forces Ex Khanjar commences in Assam

India & Kyrgyzstan commence joint special forces exercise Khanjar in Assam, focusing on counter-terrorism & advanced skills in mountain & urban terrain.

"exchange best practices and experiences in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces Operations - Ministry of Defence"

New Delhi, February 4

The joint annual special forces exercise 'Khanjar' between India and Kyrgyzstan, which was scheduled from February 4 to February 17, commenced on Wednesday in Missamari, Assam.

According to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Army contingent, comprising 20 personnel, was represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), and the Kyrgyzstan contingent, also comprising equal strength, is represented by the ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade.

The statement also mentioned that the aim of the exercise is to exchange best practices and experiences in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces Operations in urban and mountainous terrain.

The exercise will also focus on developing advanced Special Forces skills of sniping, complex building intervention and mountain craft, as mentioned by the Ministry of Defence.

Exercise KHANJAR will provide an opportunity for both sides to fortify defence ties while addressing common concerns about international terrorism and extremism, the statement added.

The exercise reaffirms the commitment of India and Kyrgyzstan towards fostering peace, stability and security in the region.

Earlier on Wednesday, two terrorists were neutralised by the Jammu and Kashmir police, Indian Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint encounter in the Bansantgarh area of Udhampur following a cordon & search operation in Jophar Ramnagar.

Designated 'Operation Kiya', the White Knight Corps used X to report the focused counter-terror operation. The corps informed that the Jammu and Kashmir police provided the intelligence, based on which the terrorists were neutralised.

"Based on specific intelligence input provided by @jmukmrpolice, troops of CIF Delta, #WhiteKnightCorps planned and executed a focused joint counter-terror operation in the general area of Jophar Forest, Basantgarh (J&K) in coordination with #JKP and #CRPF, reinforcing the cordon, ensuring effective area domination to prevent escape of terrorists," the White Knight Corps wrote in the post.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see our special forces getting this exposure. The timing is notable, right after the successful operation in Udhampur. Shows our multi-pronged approach to security threats.
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Rohit P
While joint exercises are important, I hope the focus remains on practical, on-ground skills that our forces can actually use in places like J&K and the Northeast. Sometimes these become more about ceremony than substance.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the location choice - Assam. The terrain there must be perfect for the mountain and urban warfare training they mentioned. Smart planning by the defence establishment.
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Vikram M
Salute to our brave Parachute Regiment soldiers! 👏 The news of the Udhampur operation and this exercise together show our forces are always alert and proactive. Proud of our jawans.
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Kavya N
This is how diplomacy and defence should work hand-in-hand. Building strong military partnerships helps isolate terror sponsors and creates a united front. More power to our foreign policy!

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