Bharat Rakshak

Mandeep

The flame war on this thread is to cease forthwith. All concerned please be warned.

Mandeep

Why don't you guys stick to the discussion rather than interminable inter-personal nitpicking ? You're warned that such behaviour will not be tolerated henceforth !

Mandeep

I assume that a larger geostrategic plan is involved rather than just a spectacular show aimed at influencing the elections. The deployment of a large Indian expeditionary force in Afghanistan definitely implies a greater involvement and long-term strategy than just an electoral ploy. The truth is t...

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Mandeep the proposal sounds radical enough to succeed. but i have few questions: - what is afghan point of view, have any comments been made from their side - what is indian army view on this, are commitments being made by present GOI to give soldier their due (no IPKF style disowning treatment) - ...

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You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. The choice is between incurring casualties among our troops and the future of our civilisation.We have to look back at out history and reflect on how we, lulled into a false sense of security by the magnificence of our civilisation neglected our secu...

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For those wondering whether India is prepared to send troops to Afghanistan let me assure you that serious consideration is being given to the proposal. It makes real sense, never more so than at this particular time.Domestically it'll be a real winner with everyone on board except the Commies whom ...

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The DIA is authorised to conduct cross-border operations which means that they can send operatives to get information from other countries and to run sources in these countries. That does not include cross-border raids, military activities or special operations in foreign countries.

Mandeep

At this moment its important to show unity in the face of this latest terrorist outrage. I strongly advocate that BRites desist from posting irrelevant stuff. And please lets not have any more posts labeling all Muslims as terrorists.

Mandeep

I really don't appreciate the fact of NSG deployment or movement being broadcast to the media. It may suit the politicians to give the impression that they're doing something but these sort of operations are always supposed to be kept secret unless there's a psyops angle involved.

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The Army normally stations one infantry battalion in Mumbai to show the flag and be available for internal security duties. They are under command HQ Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area. At one time in common with Chennai, Kolkutta and the Andamans this was a monopoly of the Gorkha Brigade.Currently a...

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Considering India's recent high international profile - the nuclear deal,calls for its membership in the G-8 and UNSC,the lunar mission, INS Tabar and the resultant international praise, and the setbacks faced by Pakistan - helplessness in the face of drone attacks, high voter turnout in Kashmir, Za...

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I can't believe that this is BRites response - ATS, secularists, mainstream media and Congress bashing ! This is a major attack on our country and all we can talk about is our own particular political hobby horse ! Get a life guys ! Terrorist bullets and grenades don't distinguish between shades of ...

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There's all round praise in the Western media for the IN's action. I think people are sitting up and taking notice of India's muscle, newly found clout and stable presence in the area.

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Thanks for the welcome everyone. We promise some rightly timed and properly aimed salvos !

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AMX-13s were not deployed as recce/recon tanks as opposed to main equipment with Indian armoured regiments. They were the main equipment with 2 regiments, 8 Cavalry and 20 Lancers. The tanks in question are from 'C' (Rajput) Squadron, 20 Lancers deployed in Chhamb during the 1965 War where they put ...

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Definitely 72s. No 55s were ever stationed in Ladakh. OTOH 2 x squadrons of 72s were located in the region from 1988 to 1991. Besides a battalion of BMP-2s.

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There are depths to a person which those around him can never plumb.However to be fair to everyone, there must be a free and impartial enquiry conducted by a panel of unimpeachable integrity.

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More than news reports its govt enquiries that seem to be manipulated.You just can't beat the system ! But I do hope Nisha Bhatia gets justice and those responsible for harassing her, their just desserts.

Mandeep

The Nisha Bhatia case and the allegations levelled by her against senior officials must not be swept under the carpet or brushed away. They must be inquired into by an impartial authority.

There's more here than meets the eye.

Mandeep

Colonel Bakshi Chand Katoch was commissioned with the first batch of KCIOs from the Cadet College, Indore in Dec 1919 (they got seniority from 17 July 1920). Another of his sons in law was Maj Gen Maharaj Shree Ghanshyam Singh who was commissioned with the last batch of KCIOs from Sandhurst in 1934....

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BTW the author of 'Ball of Fire' the WW 2 history of 5 Indian Division is Anthony Brett--James.

Mandeep

General Anant Pathania wasn't commissioned in the 5 Gorkha Rifles. He only joined them after Independence. The British did not allow Indian officers to serve with the Gurkhas who were kept as an exclusive British preserve. General Pathania was actually commissioned in the 6/13 Royal Frontier Force R...

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If one takes a close look at our security forces, it'll soon be evident that almost everyone wears whatever they like as far as operational clothing or camo uniforms are concerned. The BSF DIG in any case is sufficiently senior in rank to be a law unto himself. I doubt whether his seniors, the IG, A...

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The BSF DIG's uniform seems to be a personal choice. The regular camo uniform of the Force is different.

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These policemen are all from the Jammu and Kashmir Police. There are subtle differences in uniform and equipment between the two forces. And in J&K the CRPF has taken the place of the BSF as a CI force and not a riot control force.

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Are these policemen from the CRPF ? They appear to be the Jammu and Kashmir Police to me. A force which has improved tremendously and emerged as as an efficient, dedicated police service. I second the point about proper riot gear. It doesn't cost much but will give policement great confidence while ...

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True, in this changing world there are some ways in which our ultra-conservative Armed Forces need to change. The system of informing families of soldiers killed in battle or as other casualties is one. What was till now the traditional method of sending the news by telegram is outdated. I feel a sy...

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A thread on training in the armed forces, separately by Service could possibly serve the purpose.

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Appropos the funeral of RR Jawan AS Gavkar in Mumbai. Did roaring lions Bal, Raj and Udhav Thackeray attend the ceremony ? Or is their rhetoric just for public consumption ?

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Please don't post Mr Doval's email address in such an open manner. Apart from the ubiquitous address-harvesters on behalf of spammers this manner of posting his address her lays his mailbox open to the worst kind of hackers working for our neighbours both to the West and East. As a genuine national ...

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The case of Capt Poonam Kaur appears to be a classic case of the media blowing up the matter without giving much thought to anything at all. The Capt has accused the CO, 2IC and Adjt of her unit of harassment and misconduct. She denied that she had accused them of sexual harassment.What, all three o...

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Just in case anyone's unaware, by Jewish Surinder is referring to Gen. JFR Jacob who was the theatre commander in 1971. I have to point out that General JFR Jacob despite his eloquent promotion of himself was not the theatre commander in the East during the Bangladesh Campaign. That honour went to ...

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I feel we need to have quite a few new BR pages on leading personalities of the Indian Armed Forces.You know people like Thakur Nathu Singh, Kalwant Singh,Usman, Thorat,Mohinder Singh,Sparrow,Sagat Singh etc.The heroes to whom we owe so much.

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The book also captured the following radio intercept during the battle of Khem Karan. The IA intercepted the following radio message between the Pakistani Brigade commander ( BC ) and the divisional commander ( GOC ): BC : Itâ€™s not possible for us to advance any further due to stiff resistance. H...

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The Director General of Military Operations is responsible for 1. Military policy on all counts. 2.Planning and conduct of all operations including internal security, counter-insurgency, disaster management and aid to civil power. 3. Contingency planning. He does report to the VCOAS in the latter's ...

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Does anyone have any information about British special forces ?

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Quite a few ex-INA officers were used by the Pakistani authorities to help plan and organise the tribal invasion of Jammu and Kashmir. Among these were Maj Gen MZ Kiani and Col AIS Dara. Earlier many ex-INA men were involved in the ethnic cleansing of Hindus and Sikhs in Pakistan. Col AIS Dara stand...

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Absolutely right. The oldest officers are Maj Gen UC Dubey and Lt Gen K. Bahadur Singh, commissioned from Sandhurst in 1929 and 1930 respectively.

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The regiment which led the advance on Rajauri and which took part in the action in which the late RR Rane got his PVC was the Central India Horse. Commanded at that time by the late Maj Gen K. Zorawar Singh, MC (then a Lt Col of course).

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Major Anis Ahmed Khan from Aligarh ? This is probably Maj Gen AA Khan who was Director, Supplies and Transport (DST - head of the ASC) at Army HQ 1949-53. A 1924 vintage KCIO (1/14 Punjab Regt) he migrated to Pakistan after retirement where his brother in law Maj Gen Shahid Hamid was the Pak Army's ...

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