4 days ago
Southern Command troops hold exercise in Sir Creek sector for operational readiness
Pune: Troops of the Southern Command, along with the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, recently conducted an exercise in the sensitive Sir Creek sector of Kutch in Gujarat to strengthen their operational readiness in the region.
The multi-day exercise was crucial against the backdrop of the recent
Operation Sindoor
, in which units deployed in the region destroyed multiple Pakistani drones.
The Southern Command is responsible for the security of the creek, which is a 96-km-long tidal estuary. It separates the Kutch region of Gujarat and the Sindh province of Pakistan.
The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard have elements deployed in the region to oversee the sea parts and vast marshy areas.
Operating in this area requires both ground forces and naval deployment. So, it is essential for them to work in tandem to achieve operational requirements.
"During the exercise, troops conducted battlefield drills and also displayed their naval power. A team of divers also showed their exceptional capabilities to perform duties underwater in the region," a source told TOI.
An official X handle of the Southern Command states, "#Baldeaglebrigade conducted a multiagency #exercise to rehearse battlefield drills in the Creek sector of #Kutch.
All stakeholders displayed excellent #Synergy while executing integrated #Training, thereby strengthening operational readiness."
The boats of various classes and speed boats carrying armed personnel participated in the exercise to display their power and synergy, said the source.
"The troops of Indian Army also used an all-terrain specialised vehicle in deep water to carry out the amphibious drill. Divers showed their stealth by diving deep into the water.
Personnel of the infantry battalion also performed operational drills in marshy terrain," added the source.
The units that neutralised enemy drones during Operation Sindoor also used various drones for tactical use during the exercise, depicting a wartime scenario, added the officials.
Meanwhile, Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of XXI Corps of the Command, reviewed the operational preparedness and combat readiness of the troops.
"The GOC also observed advanced drone training and appreciated the innovative tactics and integration of new technologies aimed at enhancing the formation's combat effectiveness," said an official from the Command.
