Simrit Kahlon The policy for rehabilitation of former terrorists framed and put into practice by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah with adequate support from the erstwhile Union Minister for Home, P Chidambaram brings to mind the biblical parable of the prodigal son. The parable refers to a sinful son who suffers due to his aberrant ways, repents, returns and is welcomed back into … [Read more...] about The prodigal rehabilitated terrorists of Jammu and Kashmir
Politicising Security in J&K: A lethal preoccupation
Jaibans Singh The government of Jammu and Kashmir has been quick to shoot down a request by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to move out two of its battalions, amounting to 2000 troops, from the State. “We have written to the Jammu and Kashmir government requesting them to relieve the two battalions, but they are not willing to let them go. They say security will be … [Read more...] about Politicising Security in J&K: A lethal preoccupation
Army Chiefs culminates official visit to Bhutan
Defenceinfo Bureau Report The Army Chief, General Bikram Singh, visited Bhutan over three days from August, 28 to August 30. Defence cooperation, a traditional hallmark of the close relationship between the two countries was characterised by establishment of the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) at Bhutan in 1962. A sizeable number of officers of the Bhutanese Army are … [Read more...] about Army Chiefs culminates official visit to Bhutan
Political disinterest in security: A dangerous and damaging trend
Jaibans Singh India celebrated 65 years of Independence on August, 15, 2012, with an address to the nation by the Prime Minister from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi as was done by the first Prime Minister Jawahar Nehru on the eve of Independence. An evening earlier President Pranab Mukherjee also gave a message to the Nation which was telecast live. The Prime … [Read more...] about Political disinterest in security: A dangerous and damaging trend
India needs a sports induced, military maintained killer instinct
Independence Day-Olympics Special Jaibans Singh While in school, Independence Day stood second to Republic Day, after all, it did not have the grandeur and excitement of parades and cultural activities. As a college going student one looked upon the day as a welcome respite from attending lectures in hot and humid classrooms. On joining the Army things got a little better; on … [Read more...] about India needs a sports induced, military maintained killer instinct