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New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Western Command, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, reviewed the validation and operational preparedness of the newly formed #ASHNI platoon during exercise #Ramprahar, an official said on Sunday.
“An invisible #ThirdEye, #ASHNI enables real-time tactical level reconnaissance, surveillance and lethal mini-UAS precision strike capability of each infantry battalion of #KhargaCorps,” Indian Army’s Western Command said on Twitter.
“Lt Gen #Manoj Kumar Katiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, #ArmyCommander #WesternCommand reviewed the validation and operational preparedness of the newly raised #ASHNI Platoon during Exercise #Ramprahar,” the command said.
In an earlier message, the command said, “Preparing for the new Ashni Platoon in Exercise #Ramprahar – Precise vision and lethal strike capability for the future battlefield! The review by Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar revealed that the Indian Army is strong, capable and future ready on every front.”
In another message, the Western Command congratulated the NCC on its anniversary.
“Lt Gen #ManojKumar Katiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM #ArmyCommander #WesternCommand and all ranks extend warm greetings to all cadets, staff and veterans of the National Cadet Corps on the 77th #NCC Day. Celebrating the spirit of discipline, leadership and nation building,” a post on Twitter said.
Earlier in August, Western Command played a key role in responding to the severe floods in Jammu and Punjab by conducting massive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations.
Forty-seven troops, as well as Army Aviation and Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters, have been activated with formation engineers, medical and communication resources to provide immediate relief.
Aviation assets and IAF platforms were extensively deployed with 24 aircraft, including three advanced light helicopters, 10 reconnaissance and observation helicopters, six Mi-17s and one Chinook, being pressed into service to ensure evacuation and supply of essential relief material, the command said in the statement.
Western Command chief Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar also visited flood-affected areas in Jammu and Punjab to review the ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations.
He also appreciated the dedication and good work of all the stakeholders including police and civil administration officials while appreciating the coordination displayed in mitigating the crisis.
–IANS
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