Article Title: Exercise Parvat Prahaar
09-08-2024
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The Indian Army has conducted a strategic military exercise, ‘Parvat Prahaar’, in Ladakh, focusing on high-altitude warfare and operations.
ØThe exercise, which continues for over two weeks, involves simulating real-world combat scenarios to train soldiers in the unique challenges posed by such terrains.
ØVarious arms of the Army, including infantry, armoured, artillery, and support units, are participating in this drill.
ØThe Mountain Strike Corps of the Northern Command, which is responsible for operations in this sensitive region along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), is involved in the exercise.
ØThe strategic location of the region and its proximity to China make the 'Parvat Prahaar' an important drill.
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