Troops of the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps, headquartered in West Bengal’s Sukna, completed a route march with full battle loads across altitudes up to 17,000 feet in Sikkim.
The march, conducted over six days and nights through steep gradients, icy winds, and rugged tracks, tested the soldiers’ physical stamina, mental resilience, and collective spirit, a Ministry of Defence statement said on Tuesday (September 16, 2025).
The completion of this march reflects the Trishakti warriors’ commitment to operational readiness and their role in safeguarding the nation’s frontiers in the Eastern Himalayas, Lt Gen Zubin A. Minwalla said. Photo: Special Arrangement
“Each soldier carried his full operational load — weapons, equipment, and survival gear — replicating battlefield conditions in high-altitude areas. While the Army continues to integrate modern technology, drones, and smart logistics into its operations, such exercises remain indispensable,” the statement read.
Such exercises ensure that soldiers are prepared to operate even in situations where technology may be constrained, reaffirming the primacy of human endurance and adaptability.
