The defence ministry had formed a committee under Retired General Shekatkar to recommend measures to enhance combat potential of the army and re-balance defence expenditure. The committee submitted its report in end Dec. It suggested a slew of measures to arrive at cost cutting and reducing manpower. Manpower reduction was recommended not from the military alone, but also from various […]
I superannuated from an army I adored, after thirty-five years. Being a second generation officer, I have been a part of it since childhood. My fondest memories of life have been my days in military cantonments. It was a career of choice and joining it was fulfilling my childhood ambitions. Yet, if given an option again, I would not join […]
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 […]