India begins training Afghan commandos in Rajasthan

India is training a group of Afghan special forces in the deserts of Rajasthan, army officials said on Friday, deepening its involvement with Afghanistan as its military prepares to secure the country after NATO’s withdrawal in 2014. Afghan military officers have been attending courses in India for years, but this is the first time members of its special forces have held joint exercises with Indian commandos. Afghanistan has been pressing India for military equipment including helicopters, tanks and field guns as well as greater invol…