A joint exercise of the armed forces– Trishakri Prahar– was conducted in North Bengal to check battle preparedness of the security forces using the latest weapons and equipment.
Kolkata,UPDATED: Jan 31, 2023 22:10 IST
The exercise culminated on Tuesday with an integrated fire power exercise in Teesta Field Firing Ranges.
By Manjeet Negi: A joint exercise of the armed forces called ‘Trishakri Prahar’ was conducted in North Bengal from January 21, which concluded on Tuesday.
The aim of the exercise was to check battle preparedness of the security forces using latest weapons and equipment in a networked, integrated environment, involving all arms and services of the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF).
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As part of the exercise, swift mobilisation and deployment were done in various locations across North Bengal. Efforts of all agencies including the civil administration, civil defence organisations, police and CAPFs were coordinated to ensure efficient move and quick mobilization.
The exercise culminated on Tuesday with an integrated firepower exercise in Teesta Field Firing Ranges. The exercise was aimed at synergising the firepower assets of the Indian armed forces and CAPFs to orchestrate an integrated battle.
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The exercise showcased joint application of various ground and aerial assets to include latest generation fighter aircraft, helicopters, tanks, infantry combat vehicles, medium and field artillery guns, infantry mortars and various new generation infantry weapons and equipment in a networked environment. The exercise also witnessed participation of newly inducted weapons and equipment made in India as part of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’.
The fire power exercise was reviewed by Lieutenant General R P Kalita, Army Commander (Eastern Command). Senior officers of BSF, ITBP, SSB, civil administration dignitaries also witnessed the exercise. On termination of the fire power exercise, a display of the major weapons and equipment was also organised.
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The conduct of the exercise enabled rehearsal and coordination among various agencies for quick movement and employment of forces across North Bengal. The integrated fire power exercise showcased Indian armed forces capability in synergised application of Indian Air Force assets, airborne special forces and the security forces in a networked environment.
