Jaibans Singh The terrible loss suffered by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sukma is painful. Already volumes have been written and spoken of on the subject and academically there is nothing left to add on. Home Minister Rajnath Singh has stated that the government will “review its strategy to battle Naxalites,” in consultation with chief ministers of affected … [Read more...] about Restructure CRPF as the first prong of new strategy
Defence and security
Defeatist operational procedures in Kashmir need to be reversed
Jaibans Singh The Army Chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, in a recent statement said that those attacking security forces during Counter Terrorist (CT) operations will be treated as “anti-nationals” and will face “tough action.” A statement of this nature by the Army Chief should have come a long time back. The difficulty being faced and the avoidable casualties being suffered by … [Read more...] about Defeatist operational procedures in Kashmir need to be reversed
Cut-paste, visionless defense allocation in the Union Budget
Jaibans Singh Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget 2017-18 on Wednesday, February, 01. As usual, television and online media keenly followed the presentation with experts at hand to give their comments. Newspapers the next day devoted most of their space to analysis of various facets of the budget. Interestingly, the budgetary allocation to defense … [Read more...] about Cut-paste, visionless defense allocation in the Union Budget
Pakistan: The leopard will not change its spots
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The terror attack on an army convoy in Pampore that has led to the killing of three brave Indian Army soldiers gives a clear indication that change in the military hierarchy of Pakistan will not usher any paradigm shift in the country’s policy with respect to India. Export of terror to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and onwards to the rest of India continues … [Read more...] about Pakistan: The leopard will not change its spots
India should remain prepared to counter Pakistan’s pig-headedness
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Diwali is traditionally celebrated by the Pakistan army with a fervour that far exceeds what is seen in India. While in India the celebrations entail bursting of crackers, the Pakistan army rains artillery shells on the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir and derives great pleasure in causing untold misery to the hapless inhabitants of the area during the … [Read more...] about India should remain prepared to counter Pakistan’s pig-headedness