The Military Intelligence Training School and Depot (MINTSD), Pune, successfully concluded the Intelligence Staff Course on 10 October 2026, with officers from friendly foreign countries and personnel from Indian security forces completing the programme.
The course included officers from Bhutan, Nepal, Ivory Coast, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Niger, Sri Lanka, Peru, Morocco, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Vietnam. Alongside the foreign officers, two students from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and one from the Indian Coast Guard also successfully completed the course.
The participation of officers from 13 friendly foreign countries provided an international dimension to the training programme, bringing together military personnel from diverse national backgrounds at the Pune-based institution. The course formed part of the professional training conducted by the Military Intelligence Training School and Depot.
The Intelligence Staff Course was completed on 10 October 2026, marking the successful conclusion of the training for the participating officers and personnel. The programme brought together representatives from partner countries and Indian security organisations, providing a common training platform at MINTSD.
A notable achievement was recorded by Captain Kamal Singh Thakuri of the Nepal Army, who secured first position in the Order of Merit. His performance placed him at the top of the course merit list.
The successful completion of the course highlights the role of the Military Intelligence Training School and Depot, Pune, in providing specialised training to Indian and foreign military personnel. The participation of officers from friendly foreign countries, along with personnel from the ITBP and Indian Coast Guard, reflected the course’s international and inter-agency composition.
The conclusion of the Intelligence Staff Course on 10 October 2026 marked the completion of training for the participating officers, with Captain Kamal Singh Thakuri of the Nepal Army earning the distinction of securing first position in the Order of Merit.
