#Nagaland 1. A most unfortunate incident occurred in Mon Distt of Nagaland leading to death of 13 civs at the hands of our SFs. 2. The op was launched based on confirmed int input. Obviously something seems to have gone wrong. Enquiries will clarify the situation.
3. What was most disturbing was the crescendo of condemnation of the Army and a demand for imdt removal of AFSPA. People used such terms as ' cold blooded murder' and 'murderers'. 4. Not very long back CO of an AR Bn was killed in an ambush in neighbouring Manipur.
Don't recollect the term 'cold blooded murder' being used against the terrorists by this same gentry. At best they condemned it or remained quiet. 5. Point is why in the first place is the army operating in Nagaland.
Certain Elements of Naga society have created serious adverse national security situation by actively colluding with nations inimical to India and are running terror orgs such as NSCN. 6. Naga Myanmar border region has emerged as a major point for arms drugs and gold smuggling
7. These activities have the potential to destabilise NE India hence warrants use of armed forces to put down these activities in conjunction with state admin. Hence Nagaland is under AFSPA. 8. Ongoing inquiry will tell us more reg the circumstances which led to this incident.
However Naga society too has to introspect as to why has this situation arisen. They can't wash their hands off.
9. If Naga society were to take remedial@measures and carry out a course correction, AFSPA will be removed as it would no@longer be required. However Indian State will not accept destabilisation and will put down severely such intentions wherever they manifest. Take a call.
Reportedly the vehicle failed to stop at two checkpoints. Connect with Budgam incident. Maruti car fails to stop at multiple check points. RR unit opens fire, two boys are killed. Hue and cry. 9 military personnel are held blame worthy.
Resultantly orders are passed to dilute the stringency of theses checks and a message goes out to rank and file that if such an incident happens ' you buddy will be thrown under thr bus'. Army commanders publicly apologised.
Fast forward to Pulwama, vehicle moves into PMF convoy from side road. Not stopped at check point. Vehicle blows up in the convoy killing large number of personnel.
There is always more than what meets the eye. Dig deeper.
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Ref the video. At times we are quick off the starter block and come to conclusions based on a short video that may be 'short' on delivery quality as per our bench marks.
But I've also seen in service, glib talkers who could potentially sell you the moon.
They could write voluminous papers that would be the envy of any 'Think Tank'. However when the shit hit the ceiling and the Chinaman walked across the LAC or Mumbai Taj was attacked, these talkers froze. They failed to bite the bullet and carry the flag forward.
They were quick to offer excuses and apportion blame ( onto subordinates of course!)
Such persons are often seen on TV putting in their glib bit. They have mastered the art of media interaction and maintain a strong visible presence on SM platforms.
#Afghanistan timeline. 1. US had well in advance announced that it would be pulling out of AF and a specific timeline was given out. 2. Chinese PLA initiates intrusion in Ladakh sect in strength. Expectedly, IA responds in a similar manner to counter the intrusion.
3. Indian commitment of forces in Ladakh, draws away the reserves available in NC and also some fmns from the plains to counter PLA. 4. At this point Pak offers ceasefire along LOC and possibly non interference in J&K matters. India readily accepts the offer.
5. The stage is now set for pak supported Taliban intervention in AF in strength. Pak Eastern Front (LOC and IB) is secure from Indian interference and Pak army can now focus entirely on the AF front.
Just got back from Jasol. The Swarnim Vijay function at Gen Hanut Singhji's memorial was stirring and emotional event. Candy and I are grateful that we could attend the function and get to feel the phenomenon that 'The Hanut ' has become.
His persona is etched deep in the hearts of the people of the area.
Coming from an illustrious family of warriors and Saints like Rawal Mallinathji, his wife Rani Rupade and Rani Bhatiyani , it was awesome to experience the respect commanded by the General beyond the army
We should be thankful GOC 12 Corps for directing the function to be held there despite the difficult logistics. And for paying honours in person. We are indeed grateful to him for his sensitivity. The General spoke very well about Gen Hanut Singhji and in his address
So .... 1. The first wave was launched to trip over the world . It was a disruptive attack. World economies staggered as they were caught unprepared and surprised with its impact. It was centred around US, UK, Europe Brazil, India. Observe Middle East was spared the impact.
2. The second wave came with tailor made mutants. Targeted towards India UK and Brazil. For reasons Brazil has rubbed the Chinaman the wrong way that it is getting the thick end of the stick. There are reasons.
3. The second wave is to make India kneel. Coz it didn't do so in Ladakh and China had to eat crow at Galwan. It is not a usual occurrence for PLA to pull back under pressure. Loss of face in the frigid heights of Ladakh and Galwan was immense. Retaliation was coming.
China man miscalculated. What was to be a neat salami slice op along with added toppings of doing down Indian Govt, has gone horribly wrong. Now they are getting the butt end of the rifle.
Asiatic, is looking for a face save and pull back.
For some time chinaman made a Charlie out of everyone. The MEA, the politicians, the military ( those hand in hand trainings). Some mil offrs were more into (military) diplomacy then keeping a sharp eye on the adversary.
The Chinese carried out strategic deception, hiding their true intentions. However Indian response after initial surprise has been tough, and that ‘ol chinaman did not expect. Came at a cost when 20 soldiers were bludgeoned to death at Galway.
In our armament trials we place overmuch stress on issues that are of marginal imp. For MBT ARJUN ATGM firing through gun has become a make or break issue. Whereas in A-tk engagements gun tube ATGM engagements by tanks will be rare. The KE fired by the gun will be primary mode
So we’ve allowed the marginal player to affect project viability. Similarly for NAG we insist on certain parameters that are rarely required. Lack of that and we reject the system. This all or nothing approach has to change. Few ATGMs with seekers will lock on at extreme ranges
In peak summer temp. Instead of only seeker based ATGMs we should field a mix of guided and Seeker based systems. Both compliment each other.
We should be circumspect about what the TV (ATGM) salesman says. Gotta use our own brains too, else then capability gap with PLA will