Col Alok Mathur After securing an absolute majority in the general elections in East and West Pakistan in early 1971, the Awami League of Pakistan led by Mujib-ur-Rehman asked for greater autonomy for East Pakistan. The military regime of Pakistan responded with a full scale military crackdown, named Operation Search Light under Major General Tikka Khan, killing lakhs of … [Read more...] about The surrender that changed the map of South Asia
Adieu General Bipin Rawat, the nation salutes you
Col Alok Mathur, SM The liaison officer, Group Captain Varun Singh, Shaurya Chakra, an instructor at Defence Services Staff College, watched as the IAF Embraer fixed wing aircraft carrying Indian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, his wife Mrs. Madhulika Rawat, staff and security landed and headed for the parking bay for the Sulur Airbase, home of … [Read more...] about Adieu General Bipin Rawat, the nation salutes you
India should recognise the Taliban
Col Alok Mathur, SM ( Veteran) 31 August 2021 is a watershed in the history of Afghanistan when the Taliban is poised to rename the country as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA). The white Taliban flag will replace the traditional Green, Black and Red National flag. The United States (US) President Joe Biden had categorically stated time and again that “ the United … [Read more...] about India should recognise the Taliban