India-China military drill concludes At Umroi Military Station

Staff Correspondent

SHILLONG: The 8th India-China joint training exercise “Hand-in- Hand” 2019 culminated at the Joint Training Node, Umroi Military Station, on Friday. The joint exercise commenced on December 7. Infantry companies of both the India and the Chinese armies conducted joint drills of counter terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under the United Nation mandate.

The exercise entailed firing from each other’s weapons, conduct of tactical lectures and demonstration by both the countries on various aspects of counter terrorism operations. The exercise included physical training activities ranging from endurance runs, battle obstacle courses and games.

The joint training standards achieved by both the contingents were on display during a 72-hour field training exercise which encompassed various drills requiring seamless integration of action on part of the troops to fulfill the facets of counter terrorism operations.

The exercise culminated with a grand closing ceremony where the participating troops displayed high standards of military drill. In addition, an enthralling skill display was presented by the troops of both countries during the ceremony which left the spectators spellbound. The two armies have gained from each other’s expertize and experience in conduct of counter terrorism and company level preparations.

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