India, Indonesia joint military drill begins in Bandung
Jakarta: The Indian and Indonesian armies on Monday began the sixth edition of their annual military exercises ‘Garuda Shakti military drill’ in the West Java province of the archipelago country.
The opening ceremony of the two-week drill between the Special Forces of the Indian Army and the Indonesian Army was held at Bandung.
The exercises will include experience sharing in counter-terrorism operations, close quarter combat, and other areas of special operations, an official statement said.
"This joint exercise between Indian and Indonesian Special Forces highlights the increasing trust and cooperation between the two armies."
Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Pradeep Kumar Rawat attended the opening ceremony along with Indonesian military officers.
Indonesia Defence Minister General Ryamizard Ryacudu visited India last month for the Biennial Defence Ministers Dialogue in New Delhi.
The two sides renewed their commitment to deepen defence and security exchanges.
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Kalaburagi: 22-yr-old driver killed on spot as pickup vehicle crashes into bridge on NH in Afzalpur
Kalaburagi: The driver of a pickup truck transporting fish was killed on the spot as the vehicle rammed into a bridge on the National Highway bypass in Balurgi village of Afzalpur taluk early Friday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Anil Dasharatha Bhovi (22), a native of Bandarwada village in Afzalpur taluk. He was reportedly driving from Jewargi to Solapur, when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a bridge on the bypass in Balurgi. Anil Said to have died on the spot due to the intensity of the crash.
Afzalpur Police have said that the body of the driver has been sent to the Afzalpur Government Hospital and will be handed over to the family after completion of the postmortem examination.
A case has been registered in this regard at the Afzalpur Police Station and investigation is underway.
