A true short story in memory of great soldiers Brig PS Gothra “Saab, we should try our luck to kill some terrorists in the village a kilometre to the east. This village is called Dabrun and it was part of our area of responsibility when our company was deployed in Anantnag. We had a number of chance encounters there,” suggested Subedar Pradhan to the officiating Company … [Read more...] about Raw Courage in the face of challenging odds
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Kashmir: Lure of terrorism is self destructive and tragic
Jasbir Sarai Official records suggest that 101 terrorists have been eliminated in Kashmir in the current year. The last few days, since declaration of election results, have seen conduct of incisive counter-terrorist operations in quick succession with very good results. On 31 May, two terrorists were killed in Pulwama and three in Shopian. A day earlier on 30, May, two … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Lure of terrorism is self destructive and tragic
Jammu and Kashmir: On Independence Day resolve to support selfless soldiers
Jaibans Singh As India celebrates her 70th year of independence, there are homes across the country which will be grieving the loss of their brave sons who have made the supreme sacrifice in order to ensure that their fellow citizens get the opportunity to celebrate their independence with their heads held high. In the week preceding the Independence Day, two brave Indian … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: On Independence Day resolve to support selfless soldiers
Restructure CRPF as the first prong of new strategy
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
No possibility of resurrection of terror in Kashmir
Mehtab Karan Singh The deviousness of a mind bent upon causing death and destruction is phenomenal; fortunately, the will of honest, hardworking people fighting for what is righteous is also unparalleled. This fight between good and evil is in full display in the beautiful land of Kashmir. Foreign sponsored terrorism raised its ugly head in Kashmir nearly three decades ago. … [Read more...] about No possibility of resurrection of terror in Kashmir