Indian Army conducts ‘Teesta Prahar’ near Sikkim to sharpen combat coordination in high-altitude terrain

The Indian Army conducted a large-scale integrated field exercise named ‘Teesta Prahar’ from May 8 to May 10 at the Teesta Field Firing Range in North Bengal, close to the Sikkim border. The exercise aimed to assess operational preparedness in high-altitude terrain and simulate real-time war scenarios. It was conducted in parallel with Operation Sindoor, which involved ongoing strikes by Indian Armed Forces on the western front.

‘Teesta Prahar’ involved participation from all major combat and support arms of the Indian Army. These included infantry, artillery, tanks, mechanized infantry, para special forces, army aviation, engineers, and the signals corps. The exercise was structured to evaluate how operations can be executed in difficult geographical conditions. The Army tested coordination between units, execution of missions in simulated combat, and deployment of military resources in terrain resembling active war zones.

During the exercise, the Army utilized new-generation weapon systems, advanced battlefield technologies, and modern military platforms currently in service. The drill focused on real-time coordination and communication among different units to ensure synchronized action under combat stress. According to the Army, the objective was to validate tactical responses and enhance synergy between arms in full-spectrum operations.