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India deploys specialist commandos to China border

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India has reportedly established specialized commando units, named Shaurya platoons, to patrol its disputed border with China. These units are part of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and are trained for high-altitude operations. This action is seen as an effort by India to regain a tactical advantage and is expected to prompt China to enhance its infrastructure and military presence in the region. AI

RANK_REASON Formation of specialized military/police units for border patrol is a significant geopolitical development. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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India deploys specialist commandos to China border

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Caroline Lin ·

    India forms specialist police commando units to patrol disputed border with China

    India has reportedly formed specialised commando units to patrol its disputed border with China in a bid to claw back its lost tactical edge. The move is expected to spur Beijing to step up its efforts to improve its infrastructure and force projection in the region. The units, k…

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