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Mahindra Rakshak
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<p>The Mahindra Rakshak (lit. 'Protector') is an armored <a href="/facts/Military_light_utility_vehicle/8466zPM3">military light utility vehicle</a> made by <a href="/facts/Mahindra_Group/g0fWfKv2">Mahindra Defense Systems</a>, based on the chassis of the Mahindra Commander jeep. Primarily used by the <a href="/facts/Indian_army/4a3vrgyL">Indian army</a>, it is also used by other countries and police in numerous Indian States. The Rakshak is being replaced with the <a href="/facts/Mahindra_Armored_Light_Specialist_Vehicle/SfgvQve9">Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle</a> (ALSV) chosen as its successor. </p><p>The Rakshak was designed to be used in <a href="/facts/Counter-insurgency/gvfLNewj">counter-insurgency</a> and <a href="/facts/Counter-terrorism/XSzTcfND">anti-terrorism operations</a>. </p>