Indian Army concludes specialised tactical training for CISF personnel at Agartala airport
Agartala, August 13
The Indian Army has successfully concluded an intensive two-week specialised tactical training program for Central Industrial Security Force personnel deployed at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala, marking a major milestone in inter-agency cooperation and regional security.
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), organised under the aegis of the Red Shield Division of the Indian Army as a Military-Civil Fusion initiative from 27 July to August 8, the 14-day comprehensive module was designed to upgrade operational readiness, foster seamless tactical integration and reinforce the defence perimeter of critical aviation infrastructure against evolving modern threats.
Throughout the fortnight-long training, expert instructors from the Indian Army imparted rigorous practical and theoretical training to the participating CISF troops, covering vital operational domains including Advanced Access Control, Perimeter Hardening, Counter Sabotage Measures, Counter Drone Operations, High-Speed Contingency Response and Integrated Strategies to safeguard high-value public and aviation assets.
While speaking at the closing ceremony, official representatives highlighted that the joint initiative successfully achieved its objective of fusing the Indian Army's tactical combat expertise with the CISF's specialised aviation security mandate, as per the release.
The participating personnel demonstrated exceptional professional skill, physical endurance and operational synergy during the entire duration of training.
The completion of this program underscores the Indian Army's continuous efforts to strengthen capacity building and foster joint operational capability with Central Armed Police Forces.
As per the release, with the enhanced training, the CISF contingent at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport stands fully equipped with modernised threat mitigation capabilities to ensure safe and secure skies for the region.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is a welcome step, but I hope such training programs are also conducted regularly for CISF personnel at other airports across the country, especially in sensitive regions. Security should be uniform everywhere.
Military-Civil Fusion is the way forward. The Army's expertise combined with CISF's airport security mandate makes for a formidable defense. Well done to all involved! 👏
Counter-drone operations and high-speed contingency response are critical in today's world. Glad to see our forces staying ahead of the curve. This will definitely boost passenger confidence in the region.
Good to see such collaboration between the Army and CAPFs. The Northeast is strategically important, and enhancing security at key infrastructure like airports is a positive development. Keep up the good work!
Every time such news comes out, it gives me a sense of security. The threats are evolving, and so are our defenses. Salute to the brave men and women guarding our skies. 🙏
It's good to see the Army sharing its expertise with other forces. But I wonder if there's any plan to conduct similar training for other critical infrastructure like railway stations and seaports. The more we secure, the better prepared
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