All you need to know about Exercise Parvat Prahaar of Indian Army

The exercise involves simulating real-world combat scenarios to train soldiers in the unique challenges posed by such terrains.

Leh: The Indian Army has conducted a strategic military exercise, ‘Parvat Prahaar’, in Ladakh. The exercise which is fortnight long in duration aims on high-altitude warfare and operations.

The ‘Parvat Prahaar’ exercise focuses on mountainous and rugged terrains, such as those found in regions like Eastern Ladakh. This exercise is vital to keep the force ready and effective in the region, and across the India-China border.

The exercise involves simulating real-world combat scenarios to train soldiers in the unique challenges posed by such terrains. Various arms of the Army, including infantry, armoured, artillery, and support units, are participating in this drill. Different kinds of tanks, artillery guns including K-9 Vajra, air-defense systems, UAVs, and other aviation assets of the Army are showcasing their operability and war preparedness, according to officials.

The 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. The strategic location of the region and its proximity to China make the ‘Parvat Prahaar’ an important drill, officials noted.

India and China have been locked in a military standoff for more than four years since the Galwan clash, with numerous rounds of talks at both military and political levels failing to achieve significant progress.