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Special Forces modernisation keeping in view Taliban menace: Army | To guard the territorial integrity and national security from any quarter, the Army Chief, General Deepak Kapoor,
has assured that security forces are ready to face any challenge from the Taliban, and added that Special Forces modernisation is being done keeping in view asymmetric
and fourth generation warfare. Para commandos are elite special forces of Indian
Army. They are the largest and most important part of the Special Forces of India.
The parachute units of the Indian Army are among the oldest airborne units in
the world. On April 15, 1952, by absorbing three parachute battalions the Parachute
Regiment was finally formed. "I like to assure everyone that we are ready to face
any challenge," General Kapoor told ANI when asked about the preparedness of the
Army in wake of growing Taliban menace in neighbouring countries. A fortnight
ago Tehreek-e-Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud said that India is the next stop
for Taliban fighters after they create an Islamic state in Pakistan . "There are
whole lot of new equipments, which is being thought of for Para Special Forces
modernisation, especially in view of the fact that asymmetric warfare, and fourth
generation warfare is a matter of concern and from that perspective we are trying
to modernize entire Para Forces," said the Army Chief during the paratroopers
reunion hosted by the Parachute Brigade here on Tuesday. Since the mid-1990s the
role of Para commandos as a counter terrorist force has increased substantially.
They are now actively involved in counter terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir
to conduct pro-active raids against militants hiding in the countryside and mountains.
Commenting on the preparation of the Special Forces for 21st century warfare,
Colonel of the regiment, Lt. General P C Katoch said: "One can see what is happening
in the J-K, Northeast, there is outside interference. Parachute Regiment and Special
Forces are all prepared for it all along." As part of the modernisation of the
Special Forces, a hi-tech warfare training is being given to the troopers, who
have been equipped with light weight weaponry to enable them to take swift action
during combat operations. The Special Forces, which is also known as the Red Devils
for their courage and professionalism, have been equipped with Travor rifles that
would prove beneficial to the troops, deployed in counter insurgency operations.
The Special Forces will also get helmets fixed with night vision binoculars and
earpiece for communication purposes. The body armour will comprise of lightweight
bulletproof vests and shoes. |
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