XVII Corps (India)
| XVII Corps | |
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| Active | 2013 – Present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Role | Mountain Strike Corps |
| Size | Corps |
| Part of | Eastern Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Panagarh |
| Nickname(s) | Brahmastra Corps |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Gen Yash Ahlawat AVSM YSM SM |
| Indian Army Corps (1915 - Present) | ||||
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XVII Corps is the first mountain strike corps of India which has been built as a quick reaction force and as well as counter offensive force against China along LAC. Its headquarters are located at Panagarh in West Bengal under Eastern Command. It is also known as Brahmastra Corps.