MUMBAI : The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is adding the rugged Maruti Suzuki Jimny to its fleet, with 60 units set to tackle the harsh landscapes of Leh-Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. Designed for tough terrain, the off-road SUVs are expected to enhance mobility in some of India’s most challenging border regions.

The handover ceremony took place at ITBP Headquarters in New Delhi, attended by ITBP additional director general (HQ) Abdul Ghani Mir (IPS), and Maruti Suzuki senior executive officer for marketing & sales Partho Banerjee.

The ITBP operates in extreme Himalayan conditions, with temperatures plummeting to -45°C in winter and landscapes ranging from glaciers to snow-covered mountains. The rugged terrain necessitates reliable, all-terrain vehicles for patrolling and border security operations.

Maruti Suzuki Partho Banerjee stated, “This is a proud moment for us as we deliver the Jimny to the ITBP. The Jimny’s ‘Never Turn Back’ spirit aligns with the unwavering resolve of our soldiers. Maruti Suzuki has a long-standing association with the Armed Forces, with the Gypsy serving as a trusted companion for decades. With the Jimny, we continue this legacy, providing a vehicle designed to tackle the toughest terrains and support our forces at the frontiers.”