Indian & Chinese troops hold 2nd joint tactical exercise in Ladakh

October 19, 2016 20:12

As part of the ongoing initiative, to enhance interaction and cooperation between India and China, under the provisions of Border Defence Cooperation Agreement, 2013, Indian and Chinese armies today held second joint exercise Sino India Cooperation 2016.

This exercise was a sequel to the first joint exercise held on February 6 this year, in the area of Border Personnel Meeting Hut at Chushul Garrison of Eastern Ladakh, along with Chinese troops of Moldo Garrison.

During the day-long exercise on Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief, a fictitious situation of earthquake striking an Indian border village was painted.

Thereafter the joint teams carried out rescue operations, evacuation and rendering of medical assistance, a statement said here today.

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