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
Parakram Parv: An ode to the brave Indian soldier
Farooq Wani The nation celebrated “Parakram Parv” from 28 September to 30 September, to commemorate the bravery of its soldiers as demonstrated by the daring raids on terrorist camps set up by Pakistan in Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) with the intention of infiltrating terrorists into the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The raids, carried out on the night of 28-29, … [Read more...] about Parakram Parv: An ode to the brave Indian soldier
The surgical strike was an apt military response to Pakistan’s perfidy
Jasbir Sarai Two years back, on 18 September 2016, Pakistani terrorists carried out a cowardly attack on an Indian army establishment at Uri in the Kashmir Valley. Fidayeen (Suicide) squads of terrorists had been launched by Pakistan across Jammu and Kashmir and the attack was a part of the overall game plan. It was designed to escalate the threshold of violence in the state, … [Read more...] about The surgical strike was an apt military response to Pakistan’s perfidy
Imran Khan fits the bill for the Pakistan Army
Vikas Khanna About a week back, Imran Khan visited the Pakistan Army Headquarters at Rawalpindi. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Army Chief, General Qamar Bajwa and briefed on operational matters. He was accompanied by his senior cabinet colleagues, the Ministers of Defence, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Information and Minister of State for Interior. Khan is said to … [Read more...] about Imran Khan fits the bill for the Pakistan Army