Indo-Tibetan Border Police (Water Wing) Explained

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (Water Wing) is a special unit of Indo-Tibetan Border Police of India.

The Water Wing of ITBP was established on 30 August 2011, with an initial strength over 125 personnel led by a commandant.It is responsible for patrolling riverine borders of Himalayan regions. This includes Pangong Tso Lake, Chang Chenmo River, Shyok River and Indus River in Leh district, and Brahmaputra river in Arunachal Pradesh.[1] [2] It offer logistical assistance to BoPs stationed there, aid in disaster management during water-related emergencies, and train ITBP soldiers in water-based operations. Its headquarters is at Tezpur, Assam. The Brahmaputra River, which flows here, offers a good site for its training.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Water-wing flotilla for India-China border . Deccanherald.com . 23 October 2011. 2013-10-04.
  2. Web site: ITBP's amphibious unit to man water bodies along China border - Economic Times . Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com . 2011-08-30 . 2013-10-04.