EXERCISE SURYAKIRAN XII COMMENCED ON 2ND JUNE

The 13th edition of bilateral annual military Exercise SURYA KIRAN, between India and Nepal Army commenced on 2nd june at Pithoragarh. The aim of exercise is joint training of troops in counter insurgency/ counter terrorism operations in both jungle & mountainous terrain and disaster management.

Exercise SURYA KIRAN can be termed as the hallmark of long standing strategic ties between India and Nepal. Indian Army is represented by 13th Battalion the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (KARGIL) while the Nepal Army is represented by the Gorakh Box Battalion.

As part of the exercise, important lectures, demonstrations and drills related to counter insurgency, counter terrorism operations and disaster management will be conducted. Both the Armies will also share their valuable experiences in countering such situations as also refined drills and procedures for joint operation wherever the need arises. Major activities conducted today were physical training, lecture demonstration on establishment of Company Operating Base, country presentations by both the contingents, Battle Obstacle Course, Rockcraft and Slithering. The culmination of exercise will be done with a 72 hours joint exercise which will show the joint skills of soldiers while conducting any counter terrorist operation.