Eliminates terrorists selectively, enemies fear the name of Chinar Corps, know the story

New Delhi: An encounter took place with terrorists in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, in which a terrorist was killed during indiscriminate firing. This information has been given by the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army. They tweeted that we had received special inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Kowut area of ​​​​Kupwara. On this basis, the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police started the operation. A joint search operation was carried out from 23 July to 24 July. During this, suspicious activity was seen on 24 July and alert soldiers retaliated. During this, indiscriminate firing was started by the terrorists. A terrorist was killed in the retaliatory action of the Indian soldiers. This information was given by the Chinar Corps. Let us know what is the story of the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army.

Important role in the elimination of terrorists

Indian Army’s XV Corps or 15 Corps, also known as Chinar Corps. This is the main corps of the Indian Army which is currently located in Srinagar. This corps has been playing an important role in the action against Pakistani terrorists in the valley. It has eliminated terrorists selectively. This corps is responsible for military operations in the Kashmir Valley. Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai is the commander of this corps from 14 June 2023 till now. he/she took over this post in place of Lieutenant General Amardeep Singh Aujla.

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Why Chinar Corps was in the news

The symbol of Chinar Corps is designed on a red-white-red background. A Chinar leaf and an axe have been used on it. Chinar Corps is counted as an important corps of the Indian Army. Its headquarters is in Srinagar. The responsibility of all the army’s operations in the Kashmir Valley rests on this historic 15th Corps. This corps has participated in all the wars fought with Pakistan so far. This corps has participated in military operations not only with Pakistan but also with China.

Direct encounter with terrorists in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces surrounded three terrorists

History of Chinar Corps

This 15 Corps, which was a part of the British Indian Army before independence, was formed in 1916 during the First World War. It was disintegrated in 1918. Then this corps was formed again in 1942 during the Second World War for the Burma Operation. After returning home in 1947, it was disbanded in Karachi. However, after the independence of the country, in 1948, it got a place as a part of the Indian Army. It was formed by naming it Jammu Kashmir Force Headquarters. Till 1955, this corps was known by different names, then it got its final name in Udhampur. After Operation Vijay, Headquarters 15 Corps was made fully responsible for military operations in the Kashmir Valley.