Indian Army helps Japanese Army practice counter-terrorism skills ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Recently Indian Army extended help to Japanese Army in a joint operation where both sides practised ir military skills in hypotical situations to counter-terrorism operations and tackle any challenges that could likely come ir way during Tokyo Olympics scheduled to be held next year. 2020 Summer Olympics, next year is all set to take place in Tokyo from July 24 to August 9, 2020, with preliminary events in some sports beginning on July 22. joint exercise between armies of two countries was called 'Dharma Guardian-2' and was held in Vairangate of Mizoram and Silchar of Assam in October this year.

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"We helped m learn from our vast experience in counter-terrorism operations to deal with similar situations if any such thing happens during Tokyo summer Olympics to be held from July 24 next year," senior Army sources said.

Indian Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Bipin Rawat also reportedly accompanied delegates to Japan to strengn bilateral military ties in future.  annual military exercise between two armies which commenced on October 19 at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) Vairengte, Mizoram included counter-terrorism drills such as stium clearance drills in face of a situation where a sports stium has been attacked were also carried out in Silchar. Or exercises included demonstrations, drills and lectures related to counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. 

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(With ncy Inputs)