In recent days there has been immense discussion across various forums over the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). It was commented upon by the supreme court and recently by the Chief Minister of J and K, Mehbooba Mufti, who stated that it could be considered for withdrawal in places and for limited periods. Comments against it have also come […]
J and K flared up, post the encounter, in which Burhan Wani was eliminated. The situation should have been expected and requisite security measures adopted. The centre was compelled to react and the only answer was to induct additional security forces into the area. The media and political circles debated the crisis with emphasis on the efficacy of pellet guns […]
The encounter killing of Hizb-ul- Mujahideen local commander and poster boy militant, Burhan Wani, led to widespread disturbances in Kashmir. There was a mass of humanity, mainly the youth who attended his funeral. Subsequently, the situation deteriorated at a rapid pace, which took security agencies by surprise. Though like in earlier militant funerals, a crowd was expected, however, the rapid […]
Post the successful test of the Ashwin interceptor missile in mid- May, there were violent cries from Pakistan about India changing the balance of power in the region. This has not been the first time Pakistan has cried hoarse. It has always been the case whenever India either purchases or produces an equipment with better technology. In fact, the blame […]
In the past few months, events and incidents brought the performance of the silent Indian soldier into the limelight. In each case he quietly proved to the nation, that he can be unflinchingly depended upon, irrespective of the nature of the crises. The event passed and the silent warrior was forgotten, to be remembered only when the next crisis arises. […]
The title of this article is taken from the Bible, Galations VI (King James Version). It basically implies that good things happen to those who do good and bad things happen to those who indulge in doing bad. This is the fate of Pakistan. It has sponsored terrorism, which has adversely affected the region. It has brought untold misery to […]
Post the meeting between the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan at Ufa and the announcement of NSA level talks, the security situation along the Pakistan border has been steadily deteriorating. The scale and quantum of ceasefire violations has increased dramatically, resulting in casualties to both civilians and security personnel. Attempts at infiltration are more than normal. The attacks in […]
India shares its international boundary with six different countries. In addition it has a maritime boundary of over 7200 Kms. With some of our neighbouring countries we have an excellent relationship, in the case of a few, the border areas tend to lend themselves to heightened insurgency, and with others, the border dispute is yet to be settled. This has […]