India Activates 14 Territorial Army Battalions Amidst Pakistan Tensions

“The Central Government has authorized the Chief of the Army Staff to mobilize 14 Infantry Battalions from the Territorial Army for deployment across the Northern, Western, and Eastern Commands until 2028.

This authorization, granted under Rule 33 of the Territorial Army Rules 1948, aims to enhance military readiness and strategic reinforcement by enabling the Army Chief to call upon Territorial Army personnel for essential guard duties.”