‘Know your army’: A glance at Indian Army’s arsenal of arms, ammunition

It's not every day that a common man gets a close look at multiple shot grenade launchers, 84mm rocket launchers or anti-tank guided missiles.

Know Your Army, an exhibition of the Indian Army's arsenal of arms and ammunition is a rare opportunity that is short-lived.

The mela, organised by the Army during the Independence Day celebrations at various places has come to an end. Children and elders alike enjoyed the event thoroughly.

It was not only a way to look into the latest arms and ammunition but was also a chance to interact with the Army. Many army personnel were happy to share their stories on various operations, some even took views of kids and children on what they think about the Army.

Here is a glimpse of Army's arsenal of arms and ammunition held in various places

A look at army weapons

A girl having a look of a defence weapons in Meerut. The Army's weapons and equipment display attracted thousands of people to various guns and canons including 155 mm Bofors gun. Photo credit:PTI

Army perform Martial arts

Army personnel perform martial arts during a 'Know Your Force' mela at Morhabadi ground in Ranchi on Wednesday. All Indian soldiers and officers as part of their training routine and regimen are taught unarmed combat. The reason is very simple. Prepare them to use their hands as weapons in case they are out of ammunition. Photo credit: PTI.

Motorcycle stunts

Army Personnel perform motorcycle stunts in Ranchi. Daredevil motorcycle show amuses crowd. Photo credit: PTI.

Jawans demonstrate skills

Army jawans demonstrate their skills during Know Your Army ahead of Independence Day in Ranchi.Photo credit: PTI

Students check snipper rifle

Students check a snipper rifle in Bengaluru on Thursday. From a 60-year-old man to a kid, everyone was curious to know about the functioning of equipment while army men were kind enough to tell everything candidly. Photo credit: PTI

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