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 Com … [Read more...] about Raw Courage in the face of challenging odds
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Drone attack in Jammu: The motive and its implication
Jasbir Sarai The Jammu airport located at Satwari was attacked by Drones on night 26/27 July. There were two blasts around 2 AM at the IAF premises co-located with the airport. The blasts occurred at the area where a Helicopter Squadron of the Indian Air force is located. No equipment was harmed even as some buildings were damaged and two Air Force personnel on duty … [Read more...] about Drone attack in Jammu: The motive and its implication
Kashmir: Improved security situation is leading to progress & prosperity
Jaibans Singh In a very unfortunate incident in Kashmir on Friday, 9 April, terrorists shot dead a Territorial Army (TA) soldier, Havaldar Mohammad Saleem Akhoon, near his home in Goriwan, Bijbehara. The soldier belonged to 162 Infantry Battalion (TA) and had been granted leave from March 22 for 40 days. The brutal murder of the innocent soldier was in line with a well … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Improved security situation is leading to progress & prosperity
Army Day Special: Indian Army ready to face all threats & challenges
Jaibans Singh “Pakistan continues to embrace terror and terrorism as an instrument of state policy, however, we are clear that we have zero tolerance for terror and we have reserved our right to respond at a time and place of our choosing. This is a clear message that we have sent across that we will not tolerate such activity.” “Pakistan and China form a very potent threat, … [Read more...] about Army Day Special: Indian Army ready to face all threats & challenges
Eid-ul-Fitr: Kashmir shows the way with restrained yet spirited celebrations
Jaibans Singh Eid-ul-fitr has a special significance as a befitting celebration and thanksgiving to mark the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month-long fast observed by Muslims across the world. The activity is regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam. The holy fast or Roza is observed from sunrise to sunset. During this month, … [Read more...] about Eid-ul-Fitr: Kashmir shows the way with restrained yet spirited celebrations