The 8th edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Exercise KAZIND is currently taking place in Auli, Uttarakhand, as both countries gear up for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled for 15-16 October in Pakistan. The exercise focuses on Joint Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate, highlighting collaboration and counter-terrorism preparedness.
The exercise began on September 30th and involved a 120-member Indian contingent, primarily from the Kumaon Regiment, along with Indian Air Force personnel and support units. The troops are working together to improve their operational coordination and focus on tactics important for modern warfare.
Participants have participated in a series of physical and mental activities, including yoga sessions, Army Martial Arts Routines, Rock Craft Training, and Special Heliborne Operations. According to the Indian Army, Yoga is used as a physical training exercise and as a way to build mental resilience and camaraderie between the two forces.
Exercise #KAZIND 2024
The 8th edition of Exercise #KAZIND 2024, is currently underway at the Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, #Uttarakhand, from 30 September – 13 October 2024.
The troops of #IndianArmy & #KazakhstanArmy train together to enhance synergy & strengthen… pic.twitter.com/JGuMJiIM5D
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 3, 2024
The Army Martial Arts Routine showcased the Indian troops’ expertise in hand-to-hand combat, while Rock Craft Training provided soldiers with the skills necessary for operating in rugged, mountainous terrains—an essential capability for counter-terrorist missions.
Special Heliborne Operations offered critical training in rapid deployment techniques, where troops were inserted into potentially hostile environments via helicopters for swift operations.
The army statement stated that a demonstration of weapons and equipment was also carried out, emphasizing weapon handling and tactical firing positions. The drills aim to foster operational coordination and prepare the forces for close-quarter combat and other high-stakes scenarios.
As the SCO Meeting in Islamabad approaches, both India and Kazakhstan are eager to demonstrate their dedication to regional stability and security. This joint exercise highlights their preparedness to collaborate in addressing shared security challenges in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.
Team BharatShakti
