170-member Indian contingent leaves for Sri Lanka to participate in joint military exercise Mitra Shakti 2026

New Delhi, Nov 13 (UNI) A 170-member Indian Defence Forces contingent left for Sri Lanka on Friday to participate in the 12th edition of the India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise, 'Mitra Shakti 2026', aimed at strengthening interoperability between the two armies and enhancing their capabilities to conduct counter-terrorism operations. The 14-day bilateral exercise will be held at the Army Training School, Maduru Oya, from November 13 to 26. The Indian contingent comprises troops primarily from a battalion of the Rajputana Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services and the Indian Air Force. The exercise is designed to develop…