An encounter raged on in Keri forests of Budhal area in Rajouri district after five to six Village Defence Committee (VDC) members were fired upon by two terrorists causing injuries to one of them. Army and police have cordoned off the forests and were hunting the militants. It has been reported that a group of five to six VDC members, who had gone to the forest for a … [Read more...] about Village Defence Committees have come of age
GOC 15 Corps strikes a note of caution amidst the cheer
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar based 15 Corps has stated that the decision for revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act lies with the political leadership and there is no role of the Army in this. He further added that, as of now, the situation in Kashmir is peaceful and no incidents of attempts to infiltration from across the border have taken … [Read more...] about GOC 15 Corps strikes a note of caution amidst the cheer
Antony asks Army to watch developments in the neighbourhood
Defence Minister AK Antony today asked the Army to be ever vigilant and keep a watchful eye on the smallest developments in and around our neighbourhood. Addressing the officers and Jawans at a Sainik Sammelan at the 3 Corps Headquarters at Ranga Pahar, Nagaland, the Defence Minister said that while maintaining peace and tranquility along the border is crucial, we have to … [Read more...] about Antony asks Army to watch developments in the neighbourhood
PM’s assessment of the security situation
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has, in the course of his press conference at New Delhi on February, 16, indicated that there is an improvement in the internal security situation of the country. With respect to Jammu and Kashmir he asserted that there are signs of the situation coming under control and that the people of the State could look forward to orderly development … [Read more...] about PM’s assessment of the security situation
India Pakistan poised to resume talks
Bilateral talks between India and Pakistan that had been suspended post the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai are now likely to be resumed. Even though this development has been welcomed by leaders of both the countries, experts believe that the progress is likely to be slow mainly because Pakistan may not be ready to address India’s concern about proliferation of cross border … [Read more...] about India Pakistan poised to resume talks