Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Army's Shatrujeet Brigade Enhances Watermanship Training
The Indian Army's Shatrujeet Brigade, part of the Central Command, recently conducted special training in the water.
This training helped soldiers improve their skills in swimming and diving, making them ready for any mission in water.
The training included tough exercises and realistic scenarios to build their strength and confidence.
Additionally, a ceremony was held to honor a brave soldier, Sep Manish Kumar Netam, who died while serving in a difficult operation called Operation Meghdoot in Siachen.
The community came together to show their respect and gratitude for his sacrifice.
The Army Commander also visited troops in the snow-covered Kumaon region to celebrate the New Year and encourage NCC cadets.
Shatrujeet Brigade of the Indian Army’s Central Command conducted intensive Watermanship Training to enhance operational readiness and maritime prowess.
The training focused on building endurance, tactical precision, and confidence in subsurface operations through rigorous drills and realistic scenarios.
The Central Command emphasized the importance of these training initiatives in maintaining the elite standards of agility, adaptability, and resilience among paratroopers.
A memorial ceremony was held to honor Sep (Late) Manish Kumar Netam, who laid down his life during Operation Meghdoot in Siachen.
The Army Commander, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, visited the snow-clad heights of Kumaon to celebrate the New Year with troops and encourage NCC cadets.
- Who
- Shatrujeet Brigade of the Indian Army’s Central Command
- What
- Intensive Watermanship Training and a memorial ceremony for a fallen soldier
- When
- Training conducted recently; memorial ceremony held on an unspecified date
- Where
- Training location not specified; memorial ceremony in Kharenga, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To enhance operational readiness and maritime prowess, and to honor a fallen soldier
- Brigade
- Shatrujeet Brigade
- Command
- Central Command
- Training Focus
- Aquatic manoeuvres and combat diving skills
- Objective
- Building endurance, tactical precision, and confidence in subsurface operations
- Location of Memorial Ceremony
- Kharenga, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh
- Operation
- Operation Meghdoot in Siachen
- Soldier Honored
- Sep (Late) Manish Kumar Netam, 25 Maratha Light Infantry