Guwahati: Protecting borders and the safety of teammates and civilians are the two primary duties of our armed forces. The Indian Army has been conducting high-altitude exercises to master the art of rescue and reinforcement in our borders in extreme weather conditions.
Mastering Rescue in Extreme High-Altitude Terrain, Troops of Gajraj Corps successfully conducted specialised avalanche safety and rescue drills in collaboration with expert trainers from the Tiranga Mountain Rescue Team (TMR), significantly enhancing operational preparedness in high-altitude environments.
Held in the remote frontier regions of Arunachal Pradesh, across the rugged expanses of the Eastern Himalayas, the intensive training was carried out at altitudes exceeding 14,000 feet. The programme focused on avalanche risk assessment, rapid response protocols, casualty location and extraction techniques, snow survival strategies, and critical decision-making under extreme weather and terrain conditions.
The immersive drills simulated real-world high-altitude emergencies, enabling troops to sharpen crisis response efficiency and strengthen life-saving competencies. Emphasis was placed on coordinated team manoeuvres, use of specialised rescue equipment, and maintaining operational sustainability in snow-bound and avalanche-prone sectors.
This joint initiative has significantly boosted operational readiness and reinforced the Corps’ capability to conduct safe, swift, and sustained missions in some of the most formidable high-altitude terrains along the nation’s frontiers. It should be mentioned that every year the Indian army faces several such avalanches in harsh weather conditions while protecting our borders in Ladakh, J&K, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. These types of drills will prepare the force to face such natural calamities well.
Gajraj Corps averted major tragedy in Arunachal
Gajraj Corps responded with exceptional speed and coordination to a major fire incident near Shaitan Bridge in Dahung, Arunachal Pradesh. The rapidly spreading flames were advancing towards civilian settlements in Thiring Pum village, Singchung Circle, posing a grave threat to precious lives, homes, and the surrounding natural habitat. Demonstrating unwavering commitment and operational readiness, troops of Gajraj Corps were swiftly mobilised to the affected area. Through timely intervention, coordinated firefighting efforts, and close cooperation with local authorities and residents, the advancing fire was successfully contained before it could engulf the village.
The prompt and decisive action of Gajraj Corps averted what could have been a major tragedy. Their efforts ensured the protection of civilian lives, safeguarded property, and preserved the fragile environment of the region.
This operation once again highlights the steadfast dedication of the Indian Army towards the safety and well-being of citizens, especially in remote and vulnerable areas, said Lt. Col Mahendra Rawat, Defence PRO, Guwahati.
