Bhairav Battalions Latest News
For the first time, the Indian Army’s newly raised Bhairav Battalion will march down Kartavya Path and salute the Supreme Commander during the Republic Day parade.
About Bhairav Battalions
- They are a new class of compact, high-tech combat units of the Indian Army.
- Each battalion comprises approximately 250 soldiers, drawing personnel from infantry, artillery, air defence, signals, and other combat support arms.
- They are specially equipped for swift, surprise, and high-impact operations in diverse combat environments.
- Unlike Para Special Forces, which handle strategic missions deep inside enemy territory, Bhairav Battalions are positioned closer to the border.
- Their job is to handle tactical, fast-breaking situations, the kind that require immediate response rather than detailed planning.
- In the Army’s own words, Bhairav units are built to “fight tonight”, meaning they must be ready to move at short notice, often without waiting for larger formations.
- The Bhairav units will act as a bridge between Special Forces and regular infantry, aimed at freeing up Special Forces for more critical assignments.
- The battalions are being placed under corps and division-level formations, especially in sectors considered sensitive, Rajasthan, Jammu, Ladakh, and the Northeast.
- Their structure allows them to be deployed for multi-domain tasks, a mix of ground action, drone operations, and electronic support.
- With nearly 15 battalions already raised and plans for up to 25, the Bhairav formation is becoming a permanent part of India’s defence structure.
Source: IS
Bhairav Battalions FAQs
Q1: What are Bhairav Battalions?
Ans: They are a new class of compact, high-tech combat units of the Indian Army.
Q2: How many soldiers are there in a Bhairav Battalion?
Ans: Each battalion comprises approximately 250 soldiers, drawing personnel from infantry, artillery, air defence, signals, and other combat support arms.
Q3: What type of operations are Bhairav Battalions designed for?
Ans: Swift, surprise, and high-impact operations.
Q4: How are Bhairav Battalions different from Para Special Forces?
Ans: They handle tactical, immediate-response situations rather than deep strategic missions.
Q5: In which regions are Bhairav Battalions primarily deployed?
Ans: Rajasthan, Jammu, Ladakh, and the Northeast.
