There is an atmosphere of tension between India and Pakistan at this time. At the same time, the Indian Army is giving a befitting reply to all the attacks of Pakistan. All the drones coming towards Pakistan are being completely destroyed with the help of the defense system available with India. There is a situation of tension between India and Pakistan. In such a situation, an advisory has been issued by the Ministry of Defense, in which the Indian Army has been allowed to call the Territorial Army. Under this, all the people involved in the Territorial Army need to be ready.
MS Dhoni is a part of the Territorial Army
Former captain of the Indian cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni is also a part of the Territorial Army. Dhoni has received the post of honorary lieutenant colonel. In such a situation, if the army calls the Territorial Army against Pakistan, then former cricketer MS Dhoni may also have to go to the border.
Who is the Territorial Army?
Those people can join the Territorial Army who are involved in any other profession and also want to serve the Indian Army. Similarly, Mahendra Singh Dhoni plays cricket and is also a part of the Territorial Army. BJP MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur is also a part of the Territorial Army. Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has also received the title of Group Captain in the Territorial Army.
What is the work of the Territorial Army?
The Territorial Army is like a reserve military force, which also gets training from the army itself. This army is called when the time of war is near for the country. The job of the Territorial Army is also to provide internal security. MS Dhoni was currently captaining Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. At the same time, the IPL has been suspended for a week amid India-Pakistan tension.
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