NSG & elite US SOF troops conduct 7TH joint counter-terror drill 'TARKASH' in Kolkata.
Defence
National Security Guard (NSG) is conducting joint counter-terror mock drills with the US Special Operations Forces (SOF) at multiple locations in Kolkata, to enhance interoperability and coordination between the two special forces. The seventh edition of the annual Indo-US joint counter-terrorism exercise 'Tarkash' commenced on April 22 at the Kolkata hub of NSG and shall culminate on May 15. The three-week exercise encompassed intense training and mock drills in urban counter terrorism scenarios.The primary objective of the Indo-US exercise 'Tarkash' is to build functional relation and enhance interoperability between their special forces in conducting coordinated counter-terror operations, particularly in urban counter-terrorism contingencies, an NSG spokesperson told TOI on Tuesday. It is also aimed at improving bilateral cooperation between India and US in matters relating to combating terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations.The previous edition of Tarkash - considered crucial in terms of security challenges being faced by both countries in the current global scenario - was conducted at Chennai in Jan 2023.
Joint Counter-Terror Mock Drills: NSG and US Special Operations Forces conducted joint counter-terror mock drills in Kolkata to enhance coordination and interoperability.
Seventh Edition of Exercise 'Tarkash': The annual Indo-US joint counter-terrorism exercise 'Tarkash' began on April 22 in Kolkata and focused on urban counter-terrorism scenarios.
Objective: The primary objective of 'Tarkash' is to build functional relations, enhance interoperability, and improve bilateral cooperation between India and the US in combating terrorism.
First started in : October 16, 1984
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