XVII Corps (India)
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XVII Corps is the first mountain strike corps of India which has been built as a quick reaction force and as well as counter offensive force against China along LAC. Its headquarters are located at Panagarh in West Bengal under Eastern Command.[1] It is also known as Brahmastra Corps.
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XVII Corps | |
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Active | 2013-Present |
Country | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Mountain troops |
Part of | Eastern Command (India) |
Garrison/HQ | Panagarh |
Nickname(s) | Brahmastra Corps |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Gen Rajiv Puri AVSM, VSM |
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