Army conducts counter-insurgency refresher course for J&K Police

A report on the refresher course was published, documenting the joint initiative and its emphasis on coordinated and well-prepared responses to emerging security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir.

The course concluded on April 18, 2026. A total of 108 police personnel underwent intensive training focusing on small team operations and patrolling, quick reaction team and mobile vehicle check post drills, ambush and counter-ambush techniques, cordon and search operations, and room intervention procedures. Specialized training covered weapon handling and firing, modern equipment usage, drone identification and counter-drone measures, first aid and casualty evacuation, and intelligence collection and sharing. Training methods included rehearsals and tactical exercises, with exposure to hi-tech surveillance equipment, drones and counter-drone systems. Defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal highlighted the course as strengthening coordination, situational awareness and mutual trust.

The Army’s Tiger Division initiated a joint counter-insurgency refresher course for Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel, conducted by Miran Sahib Brigade, with the aim of enhancing operational synergy, coordination and standardisation of procedures in the security environment of Jammu and Kashmir.