Jaibans Singh The terrorist attack in Kathua and Samba has, once again, demonstrated the vulnerability of all regions of Jammu and Kashmir to strikes planned and executed from across the border. This incident is not the first of its kind. There are many earlier instances where almost same modus operandi was followed by terrorist groups. Interestingly, earlier such terror … [Read more...] about Unity of purpose in aspects of national security
Indian Army
Remembering the Kargil heroes
Mehtab Karan Singh July, 26, 1999, was a fateful day when the Indian Army put paid to yet another audacious misadventure by Pakistan in the unforgiving heights of the Kargil and the Batalik sectors. The Kargil war, that witnessed fighting in heights up to 18000 feet with extremely low temperatures, culminated with the complete routing of the enemy and physical re-possession of … [Read more...] about Remembering the Kargil heroes
Is the nation being fair to its soldiers?
S Ranjan The Indian soldier holds the responsibility to protect national sovereignty and integrity; he provides to his fellow countrymen the luxury of sleeping soundly with the assurance that they are well protected and cared for. Obviously, the nation looks for the best possible talent to carry on its shoulders this onerous responsibility. Once selected, millions are spent … [Read more...] about Is the nation being fair to its soldiers?
Media responsibility towards defense and security
Jaibans Singh Information has become a very potent forces multiplier in the modern era; every facet of life from professional to social to personal is, in some way or the other, dependent upon the receipt and communication of information. Since media is the primary source of communication, its importance has increased manifold and so has its responsibility. In the domain of … [Read more...] about Media responsibility towards defense and security
Indian Army will retaliate says Army Chief
Jaibans Singh Army Chief General Bikram Singh has, during a press conference on the eve of Army Day, given a very strong response to the brutal killing and mutilation of bodies of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani intruders on January, 08, 2013, on the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that the Indian Army would reserve the right to retaliate at a place and … [Read more...] about Indian Army will retaliate says Army Chief