Jaisalmer, Rajasthan – The Indian Army’s Southern Command recently conducted ‘Exercise Maru Jwala,’ a crucial component of the overarching Tri-Services Exercise Trishul. This large-scale drill served to underscore the Army’s robust operational readiness and coordinated capabilities, involving a spectrum of elite military units.
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, head of the Southern Command, emphasized that Maru Jwala was the culmination of two months of rigorous training by the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, a highly capable strike formation. The exercise marked the final operational phase of this extended training period.
The drill saw the participation of several elite formations from the Southern Command, including specialized rapid-response units. Among the key participants were the Shahbaz Division, known for its speed; the Southern Command’s Aviation Brigade; the EW Brigade; and a formidable Para-SF Battalion. Lieutenant General Seth identified the 7th Para Battalion and the Airborne Battalion as the ‘pathfinders’ and the apex ‘strategic force’ of the exercise.
Further underscoring the Army’s focus on modernization, Lieutenant General Seth commended the troops’ dedication and their proficiency in integrating cutting-edge equipment. He expressed strong assurance in the Sudarshan Chakra Corps’ ability to master and deploy advanced, next-generation military technology. Exercise Maru Jwala successfully showcased the synergy and advanced combat potential of the Indian Armed Forces.