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
It is “Advantage Army” in counter terrorism operations in J&K
Jaibans Singh The cycle of violence in Kashmir is abating at a very fast pace! With winter approaching, and the seat of power moving to the winter capital, Jammu, there is not much that the foreign sponsored disruptive elements can do anymore. They have retreated with egg on their collective faces. What has gone unnoticed in this period of turmoil is the clinical manner in … [Read more...] about It is “Advantage Army” in counter terrorism operations in J&K
Understanding the reality of Kashmir
Jaibans Singh Sepoy Babloo Singh and Sepoy Vishal Chaudhary laid down their lives in service of the Nation in on Saturday, July, 30, while foiling an infiltration bid by Pakistani terrorists in the Nowgam area of District Kupwara, Kashmir. On Sunday July 31, their bodies were flown to Delhi in an Air India plane and then sent to their hometowns in Army helicopters. Sadly, the … [Read more...] about Understanding the reality of Kashmir
Encounter killing is not “policy” for security forces in Kashmir
Ranjan Chauhan As was expected, Pakistan has made a concerted attempt to exploit the current unrest in Kashmir by increasing the threshold of its terrorist activity. A visible and concerted spike in terrorist initiated violence as well as infiltration bids has been witnessed in the last few days, while the valley was in the throes of agitations engineered by Pakistan’s … [Read more...] about Encounter killing is not “policy” for security forces in Kashmir
Courage and perseverance, not SOPs, will win the day in Kashmir
Jaibans Singh Much has been written and spoken about the terrorist attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pampore, South Kashmir on June, 25. Eight brave soldiers lost their lives in the attack while more than 20 were injured. In the post incident analysis, there are as many opinions as there are voices. The main issue that is being raised is - was the … [Read more...] about Courage and perseverance, not SOPs, will win the day in Kashmir
Terrorism and Diplomacy in Kashmir
Jaibans Singh Over the last few months terrorists have been attempting to up the ante in Kashmir at the behest of their masters across the border. The security forces, however, have put paid to their plans by conduct of surgical counter-terrorist operations. In a fierce encounter in Panzgom, South Kashmir on 07 April the security forces eliminated three terrorists. Earlier, a … [Read more...] about Terrorism and Diplomacy in Kashmir