Jaibans Singh 2017 offered a mixed bag for Jammu and Kashmir in both the political and security domain. The state witnessed a modicum of peace and virtual destruction of the terror machinery, due to relentless counter terrorist operation by security forces. The going was, however, not totally smooth as many issues came up, some due to circumstances and others most cleverly … [Read more...] about Circa 2017: A lot achieved but miles to go in Jammu and Kashmir
Gen. Bipin Rawat
Army Super-40 initiative provides road map for youth development
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Amidst the environment of despondency that has enveloped Kashmir for quite some time now, the recently declared result of the IIT-JEE Advance examination has brought happy tidings. A record nine students of the 2016-17 Super -40 batch being coached under an initiative by the Indian Army have cleared the coveted competitive examination. This is the best … [Read more...] about Army Super-40 initiative provides road map for youth development
Gen. Rawat is right: Law and order cannot be compromised
Jaibans Singh An interview by Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat, to the news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) in the last week of May has caused a lot of ripples. Sadly, many from the media and the burgeoning fraternity of “analysts” have no good words for the honest and forthright remarks that he made in the course of the interview. Two remarks made by the General have … [Read more...] about Gen. Rawat is right: Law and order cannot be compromised
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
New Chief, New Challenges
Jaibans Singh A few years ago, when the UPA government was in power the BJP, in opposition, would often lament that the Congress lacked “strategic culture.” This was said in context with the sorry state of affairs in the Armed Forces for which the blame was put on the ineffectual Defence Minister, AK Antony. The hasty, opaque, and insensitive manner in which the present NDA … [Read more...] about New Chief, New Challenges