Defence spokesman Lt. Col Amit Shukla said security forces also destroyed several illegal bunkers in the Kangpokpi district.
In Hengjang, Manipur, the Army organized a lecture on Women Empowerment followed by a spirited volleyball match, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community.
In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts of Manipur and recovered 114 weapons, Improvised Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.
The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army, tasked with securing Sikkim and the strategically crucial Siliguri Corridor, successfully conducted a month-long live-firing exercise featuring T-90 tanks.
With an aim of honouring the sacrifices and valour of Veer Naris and Veterans, the Indian Army conducted ‘Gaurav Yatra’, a motorcycle rally, covering over 1000 kilometres.
A collection of studies have recommended reducing Military Engineering Service manpower and outsourcing the majority of their tasks.
Brigadier (Retd) Shuvendu rates the Indian Army as one of the most powerful and technically sound armies in the world equipped with modern weaponry and trained manpower to meet any external threat.
The suicide attack by Pakistan sponsored terrorists comes just three days before India's Independence Day. Five soldiers were injured during exchange of fire while three of the succumbed to the injuries.
During interaction, students and NCC cadets willingly expressed their zeal and interest to join the Indian Army and serve their nation," the Army said.
Athletes from the Indian Army won four gold, one silver and three bronze medals at the quadrennial showpiece event.
