Jaisalmer, Oct. 24 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday interacted with soldiers at the Longewala battlefield along Rajasthan's western front. During his visit to Longewala for the Thar Shakti Exercise, Singh also interacted with the newly formed Bhairav Battalion.

The Bhairav Battalion is set to be officially deployed in the Indian Army from November 1.

Bhairav Battalion is specially trained and equipped for lethal strikes and high-intensity combat operations.

Rajnath Singh warmly interacted with the soldiers of the Bhairav Battalion.

He also reviewed the battalion's training and deployment. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Dheeraj Seth, General Officer Commanding ...