Indian and Bangladesh armies began SAMPRITI-XI on 03rd October 2023 in Umroi

Indian and Bangladesh armies began SAMPRITI-XI on 03rd October 2023 in Umroi, Meghalaya.
SAMPRITI-XI is scheduled for 14 days. It will involve approximately 350 personnel from both sides.
The Bangladesh contingent comprises 170 personnel, led by Brigadier General Mohammed Mafizul Islam Rashed.
Indian contingent mainly comprises troops from a battalion of the RAJPUT Regiment.
It is being led by Brigadier SK Anand, Commander of a Mountain Brigade.
SAMPRITI-XI will include a Command Post Exercise (CPX) and a Field Training Exercise (FTX) and a Validation Exercise.
The Validation Exercise will be carried out on 14th and 15th October 2023 in Darranga Field Firing Range, Assam.
SAMPRITI is an annual joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
It is alternatingly organised by both countries. It started in Jorhat, Assam in 2009. SAMPRITI-XI is the 11th edition of SAMPRITI.