In Feb 2026, which Indian Special Forces unit represented India in the 13th…
2026
In Feb 2026, which Indian Special Forces unit represented India in the 13th edition of Exercise KHANJAR held in Missamari, Assam?
- A.
Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
- B.
Garhwal Rifles Regiment (Special Forces)
- C.
Sikh Light Infantry Regiment (Special Forces)
- D.
Jat Infantry Regiment (Special Forces)
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Correct answer: A
Exercise KHANJAR is a recurring bilateral joint special-forces military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan, held alternately in each country and focused on counter-terrorism and high-altitude special operations tactics. India's contingent for such exercises is drawn from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) (Para SF), the Indian Army's premier special forces formation trained in airborne insertion, direct action, and counter-terrorism operations.
The 13th edition of Exercise KHANJAR was conducted from 4-17 February 2026 at the Missamari military station in Assam. As announced by the Ministry of Defence (PIB), India's participating contingent comprised troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), continuing the established pattern of Para SF representing India in this exercise.
Garhwal Rifles, Sikh Light Infantry, and the Jat Regiment are conventional infantry regiments of the Indian Army with their own distinguished service histories; none of them corresponds to the Ministry of Defence's announced contingent for this exercise.