The Indian Army’s Eastern Command successfully conducted a high-altitude military exercise at 17,000 feet in North Sikkim, demonstrating its combat prowess and operational readiness in one of the most challenging terrains in the world. The exercise, led by the Trishakti Corps, involved Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) and mortar detachments from Infantry and Mechanized Infantry units, reaffirming the Army’s capability to operate effectively in super high-altitude environments.
The event was witnessed by Lieutenant General Zubin A. Minwalla, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Trishakti Corps, who commended the troops for their precision and professionalism. The exercise showcased the accuracy and effectiveness of the ATGM systems, aligning with the Indian Army’s motto of “Ek Missile Ek Tank” (One Missile, One Tank), a testament to the system’s lethality against armored threats in treacherous mountainous regions.
Images shared by the Eastern Command on X depicted soldiers in action amidst the rugged, snow-capped landscape of North Sikkim.
The Trishakti Corps, known for its valor and operational acumen, plays a pivotal role in securing India’s borders in the eastern sector, particularly in the context of evolving regional security dynamics. This exercise is part of a series of training initiatives aimed at ensuring the Corps’ readiness for any contingency in the high-altitude areas of Sikkim, a strategically significant region near India’s border with China.
The Indian Army has a long history of conducting such exercises in Sikkim, with similar training reported in April 2024. Those exercises also focused on ATGM firing at 17,000 feet, involving detachments from the Eastern Command. The consistent focus on high-altitude warfare training underscores the Army’s commitment to maintaining dominance in challenging environments, a skill honed at institutions like the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) in Gulmarg, which has been training Indian and international troops in mountain and snow warfare since 1948.
This exercise not only highlights the Indian Army’s preparedness but also serves as a reminder of the strategic importance of the eastern sector in India’s defence architecture. As regional dynamics continue to evolve, the Trishakti Corps remains a vital force in safeguarding the nation’s borders, ready to tackle any challenge in the unforgiving Himalayan terrain.
