Indian Army Raises 16th ‘Bhairav’ Battalion
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 06:34 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Indian Army has raised a new battalion, the 16th ‘Bhairav’, at the Maratha Light Infantry Centre in Belagavi. This move is part of the army's efforts to enhance its capabilities.
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