Trishakti Corps conducts Exercise Kripan Shakti

New Delhi: The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army has conducted Exercise Kripan Shakti, an Integrated Fire Power exercise at Teesta Field Firing Ranges (TFFR) near Siliguri (WB). The exercise was geared towards orchestrating and synergizing the capabilities of the Indian Army and the Central Armed Police Forces to fight an integrated battle.

Units of the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army demonstrated their ability to hit hard and swiftly with precision during the exercise. The firing involved employment and firing of all arms and weapon systems including guns, mortars, infantry combat vehicles, helicopters and employment of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance platforms to execute the 'Sensor to Shooter' concept.

The execution of an integrated response by the troops of the Indian Army from the Kripan Division and Central Armed Police Forces on a simulated enemy airborne was undertaken with utmost professionalism highlighting the joint synergies. The swift action by Special Heliborne troops and rapid deployment of arty guns and equipment by helicopters was done with clockwork precision.

The exercise is expected to further cement the relations between the Indian Army, civil administration and Central Armed Police Forces to reinforce the confidence of the people in the Indian Army's commitment in safeguarding territorial integrity and ensuring effective response against any external threat.

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