The 4th edition of joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ between the Indian Army and Uzbekistan Army commenced on 20th February in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
- 45 Soldiers each from Uzbekistan and Indian Army are participating in this exercise.
- The exercise is aimed at promoting positive relations between both the armies. The Indian Army contingent comprises of troops from an Infantry Battalion from the Garhwal Rifles Regiment.
- The 14 days long joint exercise will focus on joint counter-terrorist operations in mountainous and semi-urban scenario under UN mandate.
- This will include field training exercises, combat discussions, lectures, demonstrations and culminate with a validation exercise. Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of tactical drills for neutralisation of likely threats.
