Exercise KAZIND 2019 between India-Kazakhstan army commences

The aim of exercise is joint training of troops in Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism operations in both Jungle and Mountainous terrain.

The 4th edition of annual military exercise KAZIND 2019 between India and Kazakhstan army commenced today at Pithoragarh. The aim of exercise is joint training of troops in Counter Insurgency/ Counter-Terrorism operations in both Jungle and Mountainous terrain. Exercise KAZIND 2019 can be termed as a facade of long-standing strategic ties between India and Kazakhstan.

As part of the exercise, important lectures, demonstrations, and drills related to counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations will be conducted. Both the Armies will also share their valuable experiences in countering such situations and also refine drills and procedures for joint operations whenever the need so arises.

The culmination of exercise will be done on 15 Oct 2019 with a 72-hour exercise which will showcase the joint skills of soldiers while conducting Counter-Terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.

(With Inputs from PIB)