Radicalization versus glorification CENJOWS 01 May 2018

Radicalization versus glorification CENJOWS 01 May 2018

In recent times questions are being raised on reasons behind increasing number of youth picking the gun in lieu of the pen in Kashmir. The most common reasons being given are radicalization, highhandedness of security forces, lack of employment opportunities and poor governance. The most dominating factor mentioned by all is radicalization. Security experts claim the current tipping point in […]

Army chief should be heard, not gagged The Statesman 27 Feb 18

Army chief should be heard, not gagged The Statesman 27 Feb 18

Speaking at a national seminar in Delhi on the North East, entitled ‘bridging gaps and securing borders’ on 21st Feb, the army chief, General Bipin Rawat, raised a few relevant issues. Some issues he raised were amalgamation of the residents of the region into our society, illegal immigration from Bangladesh and development of the area. His statement, “There is a […]

Are we losing the Pak plot? ORF 26 Feb 18

Are we losing the Pak plot? ORF 26 Feb 18

The LoC is on the boil, India retaliates to Pak firing, despite causing disproportionate casualties, it also loses valuable lives of soldiers. Fedayeen attacks hit army bases resulting in casualties. It was Pathankot, followed by Uri and now Sanjuwan. Over the years Pak has been retaining the initiative and choosing the areas for infiltration, violation of ceasefire and locations for […]

The truth behind the Rafale deal (English Version) Amar Ujala 22 Feb 18

The truth behind the Rafale deal (English Version) Amar Ujala 22 Feb 18

The forthcoming elections in Karnataka has the Congress battling for survival. Thus, with all gloves off, anything and everything is being questioned. The latest to be questioned by the Congress is the Rafale deal. For those not involved in matters concerning national security, this may be an issue aimed to counter the BJP’s claims of scams during the UPA rule. […]

Religion and the army (English Version) Rakshak News 21 Feb 18

Religion and the army (English Version) Rakshak News 21 Feb 18

Post the Sanjuwan attack, the religion card has again been employed to seek and divide the only secular and apolitical force within the country, the Indian army. Asaduddin Owaisi, President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen stated that five of the seven martyred in the attack were Moslems. He was seeking to question those who regularly ask Moslems to prove […]