KHANJAR-XII

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The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar-XII is set to take place in Kyrgyzstan.

About KHANJAR-XII

• It is the 12th edition of the annual India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise.
• It was first initiated in December 2011, in Nahan, India.
• It is an annual event conducted alternatively in both countries.
• The Indian contingent is represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), and the Kyrgyzstan contingent is represented by the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
• The primary objective of the exercise is to exchange expertise in counterterrorism operations and special forces tactics, particularly in mountainous and high-altitude environments. 
• Training modules will include advanced sniping, close-quarters combat, complex building interventions, and mountain warfare techniques.
• In addition to military drills, the exercise will foster cultural ties through engagements such as celebrating Nowruz, the Kyrgyz New Year festival.

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KHANJAR-XII FAQs

Q1. When was the KHANJAR exercise initiated?

Ans. It was first initiated in December 2011, in Nahan, India.

Q2. What is Nowruz?

Ans. Nowruz (also spelled Navroz) is the Persian New Year.

Q3. Which countries border Kyrgyzstan?

Ans. Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest, and China to the east.

Source: ET