The Indian car maker, Maruti Suzuki, handed over 60 Jimnys to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police on 7th February 2025. This is the first ever induction of the Jimny in the Central Armed Police Force. The Jimnys are all set to be deployed to the border regions of Leh-Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh.
The handover ceremony was held at ITBP Headquarters in New Delhi, in the presence of Abdul Ghani Mir (IPS), Additional Director General (HQ), Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki.
During the occasion, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, "Today is a proud moment for Maruti Suzuki as we deliver the Jimny to the ITBP. The Jimny is an ideal vehicle to navigate the tough border terrains where the ITBP personnel dedicatedly protect our country. The Jimny, with its tagline 'Never Turn Back' also resonates with the determination and valour of our brave soldiers in uniform. Maruti Suzuki has a long-standing association with the Armed Forces, providing them with vehicles which they can trust.
Adding further, "The Maruti Suzuki Gypsy has been a trusted companion for the Armed Forces for decades, and now with the Jimny, we take ahead this legacy to support our soldiers at the frontiers. With its internationally acclaimed all-terrain capability, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny represents our commitment to go above and beyond to assist the heroes who protect our great nation."
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny gets a 1.5-liter petrol engine and the 5-door SUV is known for its good performance on higher altitudes and sub-zero terrains. The 4X4 technology gives it a superior off-roading capability. This makes it suitable for patrolling, guarding, and movement of officers and troops across the challenging terrains of the Himalayas.
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