Vikas Khanna Pakistan has, for long, been testing India’s patience by carrying out dastardly attacks through its band of home-grown terrorists in Kashmir and other parts of the country. India has now dished out to the country what it has been asking for years. The face off witnessed in February this year was bound to happen. The air strikes on targets identified as … [Read more...] about India has served it right and tight to Pakistan
Pakistan’s posture: A lull before the storm
Jasbir Sarai The respite since the handing over of Wing Commander Abhinandan to India by the Pakistani authorities is being viewed with a degree of relief by many. There is a perception of receding war clouds. The question here is - is this a lull before the storm? The situation along the Line of Control (LOC) is heated up with both sides resorting to intensive … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s posture: A lull before the storm
In an environment of insurgency/terrorism complacency attracts death
Lt. Gen. Pradeep Singh Mehta Counter insurgency implies countering the insurgents - who are always proactive and keep seeking soft targets. On the contrary the security forces keep looking for the needle (terrorists / insurgents) in the haystack (innumerable public). The search tends to lose impetus due to poor results over extended periods. Complacency thus sets in thinking … [Read more...] about In an environment of insurgency/terrorism complacency attracts death
Army medical camps provide relief during harsh winters in Kashmir
Jasbir Sarai Kashmir is presently going through the period of Chilla-e-Kalan. This period represents the harshest 40 days of winter in the Valley marked by glaciated conditions with icicles hanging down from the trees, slippery earth/roads and frozen water. In fact, getting fresh water is a challenge since all taps and water pipes remain frozen. Movement outside the house is … [Read more...] about Army medical camps provide relief during harsh winters in Kashmir
Militancy in Kashmir: Identify the real issues
Farooq Wani Each passing day brings in its wake news of an encounter of security forces with militants. Since most of the militants are locals, their death brings immense suffering to the families and the people of the region! 118 young boys are said to have joined militant ranks in Kashmir in 2018. This constitutes the highest figure in the last seven years. Security analysts … [Read more...] about Militancy in Kashmir: Identify the real issues