Pune: Indian Army and CISF Conclude Joint Training To Enhance Counter-Terrorism Preparedness
Pune: Indian Army and CISF Conclude Joint Training To Enhance Counter-Terrorism Preparedness
Pune, 21 July 2026: As part of the Indian Army’s continued commitment to strengthening inter-agency synergy and advancing the Whole of Nation approach towards national security, Southern Command successfully concluded a two-week Joint Training Capsule with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Aundh Military Station, Pune.
The training, conducted under the framework of Military-Civil Fusion, was aimed at enhancing interoperability, exchanging best practices and strengthening preparedness for counter-terrorism operations in urban environments and internal security contingencies. A total of 102 CISF personnel, including 10 women combatants, trained alongside Indian Army troops in a series of intensive scenario-based exercises.
The capsule focused on urban counter-terrorism drills, validating tactical procedures, response protocols and joint operational concepts in realistic operational scenarios. Participants also gained valuable insights into contemporary security challenges, enabling a common understanding of coordinated responses to evolving threats.
The joint training significantly enhanced inter-agency coordination, refined joint operational capabilities and strengthened mutual trust between the Indian Army and the CISF.
It reaffirms the Indian Army’s commitment to fostering seamless military-civil collaboration and building integrated capabilities to effectively address emerging security challenges in support of national security objectives.
