India, June 1 -- The Assam Rifles conducted a five-day boatmanship training cadre from May 26 to May 30 for personnel of all Assam Rifles units deployed in Mizoram as part of operational preparedness for the forthcoming monsoon season.

The training focused on boat handling, river navigation, flood rescue operations, casualty evacuation, outboard motor handling, safety procedures and tactical river crossing techniques. Personnel underwent extensive practical training aimed at enhancing their capability to operate effectively in flood-prone and inaccessible areas during monsoon contingencies.

The cadre culminated in a practical exercise involving river crossing and rescue drills, validating the skills acquired during the training. The ini...