Defenceinfo Bureau Report Amogh Division of the Indian Army celebrates its 44th anniversary on July, 15, 2015. The Division traces its glorious history to Foxtrot Sector which was raised on April, 15, 1971 at Ambala Cantonment. The sector was re-christened as an Infantry Division on July, 15, 1972. It was a momentous day for the Amogh Division as three of its previous … [Read more...] about Amogh Division celebrates raising day
Defence and security
Impact on national security of OROP agitation
Jaibans Singh The OROP agitation by veteran soldiers is raging on; the strange and unbelievable procrastination by the Government of India (GOI) in failing to stand up to its commitment is creating an extremely difficult situation. This ire of the veteran soldiers is entirely justified when seen against the backdrop of the promises made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) … [Read more...] about Impact on national security of OROP agitation
National security implications of OROP agitation
Jaibans Singh The Indian army, not too far back, had a great tradition of families serving the organisation for generations on end. In fact, there used to be no house in many villages of the martial communities that did not have at least one person in the Army. All ranks from a Sepoy to a General were covered from among the clansmen and kin among many communities. This happy … [Read more...] about National security implications of OROP agitation
Defence ministry must maintain momentum
Jaibans Singh The NDA Government received a decrepit Defense Ministry as a legacy from the UPA Government. By moving Manohar Parrikar from Goa to New Delhi as Union Defence Minsiter, PM Modi aptly demonstrated the seriousness with which he looked upon the problem at hand. He pulled out his best man from a position where he was achieving great results to head the ministry and … [Read more...] about Defence ministry must maintain momentum
Terror should not be allowed to revisit Jammu and Kashmir
Jasmine Brar A spurt in terrorist violence in the Kashmir valley over the last few days has reopened the debate on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. A barbaric terrorist attack in Shopian district of Kashmir on April 6 led to the death of three unarmed policemen. On the same day, two more attacks on policemen in different parts of the valley left at least one … [Read more...] about Terror should not be allowed to revisit Jammu and Kashmir