India: Army trains Maharashtra police batch to counter bomb and Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) threat


The combat engineering department of the College of Military Engineering (CME) of the Army has conducted a special training session for a batch of Maharashtra Intelligence Academy (MIA) on vital aspects of bomb disposal, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and jamming technology.

“The collaborative effort marks a significant step in fostering mutual cooperation and sharing expertise, ultimately enhancing national security capabilities,” security capabilities,” said the Army authorities.

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Source: Times of India News


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