Lucknow, Jan 10 (NationPress) The Indian Army’s Central Command has successfully conducted a two-day Counter IED training for personnel of the Railway Protection Force and constables from the Eastern Central Railway, as confirmed by an official on Saturday.

According to a representative of the Central Command, “The participants were educated on IED mechanisms through immersive field-style practices and were introduced to cutting-edge equipment, including bomb suits, IR cameras, detection systems, and specialized search tools.”

This two-day training session was facilitated by Surya Disposers at the Shingara Training School in Barabanki, aligning with the Disaster Management Course at the Jagjivan Ram National RPF Academy in Lucknow, as noted in the statement.

The training cadre included 43 RPF trainees, comprising inspectors, sub-inspectors, ASIs, and constables from the Eastern Central Railway divisions operating in Bihar and Jharkhand. The focus was on prevention, mitigation, and response strategies to IED-related incidents, with particular emphasis on the role of the RPF as first responders in railway contexts,” added the Central Command representative in a social media update.

The training notably improved operational awareness, capacity building, and inter-agency coordination, earning high praise from participants.

Previously, a three-day Counter IED training session was organized by Surya Disposers, in collaboration with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and Suraksha Shakha UP Police in Barabanki, where thirty personnel from all BDDS teams across Uttar Pradesh took part, according to an official's social media message on Thursday.

Additionally, the Central Command on Saturday conveyed warm regards to all ranks, veterans, families, and civilian staff of the Army Air Defence on the occasion of Army Air Defence Corps Day.

On Friday, Air Marshal B. Manikantan, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command, made a two-day visit to forward areas in the Kumaon Sector to evaluate operational preparedness along the high-altitude Himalayan frontier, as reported by an official.

The visit was centered on assessing air operations readiness, infrastructure durability, and cooperation in challenging terrains and extreme weather conditions, according to a social media post.

During interactions, the Air Marshal praised the Panchshul Brigade troops for their professionalism, resilience, and unwavering vigilance in protecting the nation’s borders.

He acknowledged the seamless collaboration between the IAF and ground formations, which is vital for maintaining operational superiority and quick response capabilities in the sector, as stated in the announcement.

This visit reaffirmed the commitment of the IAF and Surya Command to sustained vigilance, joint operations, and combat readiness, ensuring security in one of the most challenging operational environments.