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The Division differs from more conventional Infantry divisions in the emphasis that is placed on infantry tactics and the limited role that Armour can be expected to take in operations. The armour that is used may differ from that used by other infantry divisions, for example, specialised mountain guns are required in many areas where the Division might be expected to operate. The Division was initially created for operations against insurgents fighting for a separate state of Nagaland . In the mid- 1990s , the formation was moved to the Kashmir valley in response to Conflict there. During the early summer of 1999 , the Division was moved north to the Kargil District to augment the beleagured 3rd Division, which was based in Leh , during Operation Vijay II. It is now permanently based in that sector as part of XIV Corps. The Division has been constantly involved in operations since its creation. The formation sign of the Division depicts a red dagger superimposed on two overlapping gold circles on a black background. |
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