In which Indian state was the 13th edition of the joint military exercise 'KHANJAR' between India and Kyrgyzstan held?

The correct answer is Meghalaya . Key Points The 11th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, KHANJAR , was conducted at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh , Himachal Pradesh , in January 2024 . The 12th edition of the exercise is scheduled for 2025 , while the 13th edition is slated to be held in 2026 at the Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya . The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and exchange best practices in counter-terrorism and Special Forces operations specifically in mountainous terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter . The Indian Army contingent typically comprises personnel from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) , while the Kyrgyzstan side is represented by the Scorpion Brigade . The training focus includes insertion and extraction techniques, sniping , combat tracking , and tactical survival skills in sub-conventional warfare scenarios. Additional Information Umroi, Meghalaya : It is a premier Joint Training Node (JTN) in India that hosts various international exercises like SAMPRITI (with Bangladesh) and HARIMAU SHAKTI (with Malaysia). The facility provides a realistic jungle and hilly terrain environment for tactical drills . India-Kyrgyzstan Relations : The bilateral relationship was elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2019 . Defense cooperation is a key pillar, involving military education , high-altitude training , and joint expeditions . Note on Stored Answer : The provided answer Assam is incorrect as Umroi , the primary venue for such high-level joint exercises in the Northeast, is located in Meghalaya .