SRINAGAR: The Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), known for their expertise in jungle warfare against armed Naxals, is undergoing a significant transformation, Tribune reported.
Officials, while speaking to The Tribune revealed that these elite units are now receiving specialized training to combat militants in both urban and rural areas. The goal is to deploy them for crucial operations in Kashmir, as the 205 CoBRA battalion, currently stationed in Bihar where Naxal activity has been declining, is being prepared for relocation.
According to sources, the CoBRA commandos are undergoing rigorous training under various units operating in Jammu and Kashmir. A senior security officer, while speaking to The Tribune stated, “As per the plan, these trained commandos are being deployed in Srinagar with the Valley Quick Action Team (QAT). The teams arrived in Kashmir earlier this year and are undergoing all the relevant training.”
The existing expertise of CoBRA commandos in jungle warfare is seen as a significant advantage, as no other force currently operating in Kashmir possesses similar experience in such terrain and combat tactics.
