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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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
