Itanagar: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles (AR) conducted a joint helicopter-borne troop insertion exercise in the strategically important Vijaynagar salient in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The exercise was aimed at testing rapid deployment capabilities and enhancing operational preparedness in difficult and remote terrain, a defence statement said on Saturday.
“The drill focused on speed, coordination and precision to ensure smooth execution under near-real conditions,” defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said. He added that the operation highlighted the forces’ ability to deploy troops swiftly and efficiently in difficult environments.
Participating troops demonstrated high levels of professionalism, adaptability and combat readiness throughout the exercise, the spokesperson noted. The joint drill also strengthened coordination and mutual understanding between the Assam Rifles and the Indian Army, boosting their overall operational reach.
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Lt. Col. Rawat emphasised that such exercises are essential for fine-tuning standard operating procedures, improving interoperability, and reinforcing collective response mechanisms in strategically sensitive areas.
