New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) A military exercise between the troops of India and Malaysia, aiming to synergise joint responses during counter-terrorist operations, began in Rajasthan on Friday, officials said.

The fifth edition of the joint military exercise ‘Harimau Shakti’ is being held at Mahajan Field Firing Range from December 5-18.

The Indian contingent is being represented mainly by troops from the Dogra Regiment. The Malaysian side is being represented by troops from the 25th Battalion Royal Malaysian Army, the defence ministry said in a statement.

“The aim of the exercise is to jointly rehearse conduct of sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of United Nations mandate. The scope of the exercise includes synergising joint responses during counter-terrorist operations. Both sid

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