IAF deploys its Garud Special Force in Amarnath yatra, Eastern Ladakh for special operations

Srinagar: Two teams of Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force have been deployed in the Kashmir valley for counter-terrorism operations along with specialist operations in the Eastern Ladakh sector. 

Garud special forces have carried out multiple operations in Kashmir valley practising counter-terrorism operations. 

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Highly trained for conducting operations in hilly areas and urban terrain, the Garud Special Forces of IAF were initially deployed in the valley in 2007 and 2209 and redeployed in 2017. 

A commander of the Garud Special Force said, "Garud Forces have undertaken various operations in the valley and they have also achieved a lot of success by eliminating a number of terrorists. At present, there are two teams that are deployed here along with the Indian Army." (with Agency input)

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