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by Sachin
24 Mar 2001 11:49
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?
Replies: 51
Views: 29626

Re: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?

IC might mean Indian Commission.<P>------------------<BR>Sachin P.K<BR>-------------------------<BR><A HREF="http://sachin_pk.tripod.com" TARGET=_blank>Sachin's Camp on the Web</A><BR>-------------------------<BR>
by Sachin
21 Mar 2001 11:07
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?
Replies: 51
Views: 29626

Re: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?

shim <BR>There is widespread allegation that Indian Police beat up the accused. But AFAIK none of the police depts. in the world can say that they never mis-handled any criminal in their jurisdiction. <P>But again there are few misconceptions regarding the police abuse. Through movies and other med...
by Sachin
20 Mar 2001 19:06
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?
Replies: 51
Views: 29626

Re: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?

Good to see this thread still active. http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ubb/smile.gif <BR>I think no force in India wears the pips (or crown for that matter) as part of the ensignia. It has been replaced by the Indian Star (i.e the 5 points one). The police forces have a Silver star, while the Army uses...
by Sachin
09 Mar 2001 11:57
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?
Replies: 51
Views: 29626

Re: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?

jay <BR>Considering that foot wears also form part of the uniform, no harm in discussing them too http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ubb/wink.gif <P>As per the regulations no police force generally wears chappals or sandals. W.r.t my state force. The rule is that police men of the Armed Police generally...
by Sachin
06 Mar 2001 12:01
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?
Replies: 51
Views: 29626

Re: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?

This discussion has brought out many facets on the police man's life in India. I was detailed with police men for election duties. <BR>The constable on duty with me had not seen his home for the past 2 days (when he reported for duty along with me). Prior to the day of election, he was on the routin...
by Sachin
05 Mar 2001 11:26
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?
Replies: 51
Views: 29626

Re: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?

shim <BR>All figures mentioned by me as salaries are monthly salaries. I don't think any police force (city,town or rural) have video cameras installed on their jeeps. And I don't think it is required too.<P>With what ever knowledge I have gained about the US police, I feel that there a patrol car ...
by Sachin
03 Mar 2001 11:07
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?
Replies: 51
Views: 29626

Re: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?

Yes, I can vouch for the Motorala sets. Because recently my state went on a wireless spree. They had purchased lots of radios and all of them were from Motorola. Slowly the wireless culture is catching up with the state police. Allmost all Jeeps in town and city areas have wireless sets (some times ...
by Sachin
02 Mar 2001 14:11
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?
Replies: 51
Views: 29626

Re: What kind of equipment do the Indian police have?

I feel that Indian Police equipments might be one of the worst equipments used. But slowly modernisation is catching up in many state police forces. <P>W.r.t my state police.<P>Vehicles: They still rely on Mahindra Jeeps. No special fittings or specialized engines. Depending on whether its used in a...
by Sachin
12 Jan 2001 19:22
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

Its long time that most of our public servants understand that they are serving the public and not the elected buffoons. But since the Police is under the control of the political leaders, it will have to rot unless some sane leader may ever get a chance to win the election. http://www.bharat-raksha...
by Sachin
11 Jan 2001 18:59
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

My experiences with the police force are different in few cases. Atleast in my experience, they always protect you if they feel that you actually treat them/respect them well. The basic policy is "Its WE against them" .<P>During my stint in the NCC I was deputed to the police force on elec...
by Sachin
10 Jan 2001 10:36
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

This thread will be archived soon...<P>------------------<BR>Sachin P.K<BR>-------------------------<BR><A HREF="http://sachin_pk.tripod.com" TARGET=_blank>Sachin's Camp on the Web</A><BR>-------------------------<BR>
by Sachin
08 Jan 2001 13:36
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

Even I did see two Police commandos on a bike. But from the way they moved around, I think they were not on duty. Pretty much relaxed, they looked. I feel that these commandos may be positioned in strategic locations around the city.<P>------------------<BR>Sachin P.K<BR>-------------------------<BR...
by Sachin
29 Dec 2000 19:26
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

Well nothing much is said about the Padmanabhiah commission these days. That itself says where the report will land up. The best thing to do, is to give enough publicity to these reports, so that common men understands it and ask for its implementation.<P>Politicians should only have one place in a ...
by Sachin
28 Dec 2000 11:38
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

It is a very well known fact that the Indian police already has become much corrupted. With all due respects to police men, I should say that a very strict person or body should take control of it, for some period of time.<P>In many places, I have seen the people detest the police profession. For th...
by Sachin
26 Dec 2000 14:01
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

Sujit <BR>Actually the suggestion of making the Governer te head of the Police force seems a logical thing to do. But no state will allow that to be done. The Home portfolio is supposed to be the most important one, since it controls the Police force.<P>Only thing a common citizen can do is to move...
by Sachin
25 Dec 2000 12:45
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

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by Sachin
24 Dec 2000 12:30
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last
Replies: 14
Views: 12591

Re: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last

nitin <BR>What is it about ATV and Subbarao. This thread may be archived, so that we remember one of the bad incidents in the Army. <P>------------------<BR>Sachin P.K<BR>-------------------------<BR><A HREF="http://sachin_pk.tripod.com" TARGET=_blank>Sachin's Camp on the Web</A><BR>-----...
by Sachin
24 Dec 2000 12:30
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last
Replies: 14
Views: 10471

Re: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last

nitin <BR>What is it about ATV and Subbarao. This thread may be archived, so that we remember one of the bad incidents in the Army. <P>------------------<BR>Sachin P.K<BR>-------------------------<BR><A HREF="http://sachin_pk.tripod.com" TARGET=_blank>Sachin's Camp on the Web</A><BR>-----...
by Sachin
23 Dec 2000 13:29
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last
Replies: 14
Views: 12591

Re: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last

abhishekcc <BR>Also did your father work in a military unit, which was involved in this episode? Then may be your father could throw more light on this. But if he was not involved, may be he would be only having the news which the Army H.Q would have let out. That would have come through the offici...
by Sachin
23 Dec 2000 13:29
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last
Replies: 14
Views: 10471

Re: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last

abhishekcc <BR>Also did your father work in a military unit, which was involved in this episode? Then may be your father could throw more light on this. But if he was not involved, may be he would be only having the news which the Army H.Q would have let out. That would have come through the offici...
by Sachin
22 Dec 2000 20:01
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last
Replies: 14
Views: 12591

Re: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last

abhishekcc <BR>These stories will always remain as mysteries for us the common people. May be people inside the Army and Intelligence will know more about it, but we have to rely on news reports. It all depends on who to believe... <P>A private TV channel had telecasted a report about this case (ne...
by Sachin
22 Dec 2000 20:01
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last
Replies: 14
Views: 10471

Re: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last

abhishekcc <BR>These stories will always remain as mysteries for us the common people. May be people inside the Army and Intelligence will know more about it, but we have to rely on news reports. It all depends on who to believe... <P>A private TV channel had telecasted a report about this case (ne...
by Sachin
22 Dec 2000 12:10
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last
Replies: 14
Views: 12591

Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last

The notorious Samba Spy scandal which rocked the nation during the 1970s, have finally put to rest.<P>This case had led to the torture and dismissal of many Officers, JCOs and ORs. Some of the officers had taken the case upto the civil courts. The Delhi High-court has now turned down the findings of...
by Sachin
22 Dec 2000 12:10
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last
Replies: 14
Views: 10471

Samba Spy Case - Justice at Last

The notorious Samba Spy scandal which rocked the nation during the 1970s, have finally put to rest.<P>This case had led to the torture and dismissal of many Officers, JCOs and ORs. Some of the officers had taken the case upto the civil courts. The Delhi High-court has now turned down the findings of...
by Sachin
13 Dec 2000 11:03
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

The SB-CID closely monitors all political meetings. I remember my college staff (during college days) mentioning that there were some police men who were present in the campus. Their work was to monitor the leaders of the various student unions.<P>I have a personal copy of the "Bullet for Bulle...
by Sachin
12 Dec 2000 11:14
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

But is not correct that most of our Intelligence Agencies have been used by politicians to fulfill their own agenda. The centre have always used RAW, IB etc. against their opponents. The SB CID's main job was always to find out what is opinion about the ruling govt.<P>Mumbai Police seemed to be less...
by Sachin
11 Dec 2000 19:02
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

On what issue did Mendonca, file a case against the MH Govt? <BR>BTW, the Kerala Police have started using a type of grenade, which can injure a person heavily. This was done, after the recent killings and counter killings in the North Kerala district of Kannur. And it seemed to be a pretty effectiv...
by Sachin
11 Dec 2000 10:46
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

Thanks for the info about the ISGs. But, when it comes to day-to-day Intelligence gathering, do you feel that these agencies will be a good replacement for the State SB CID?<P>And even in riot-control, the Army does require the help of some local police men, who know the area quite well. So we may s...
by Sachin
10 Dec 2000 19:25
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

Since the earlier thread on Police is not existing, I will list the ranks structure once again:-<BR>1. Director General of Police (DGP)<BR>2. Addl.Director General of Police (ADGP)<BR>3. Inspector General of Police (IG)<BR>4. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)<BR>5. Supdt. of Police (SP)<BR>6....
by Sachin
01 Dec 2000 12:30
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Police Affairs in India
Replies: 30
Views: 17021

Re: Police Affairs in India

That thread is gone http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ubb/frown.gif . Lets make sure that that does not happen to this thread too. So friends all police topics can be discussed on this thread.<P>AFAIK, the Padmanabhiah commission report is still not impelemented. I don't have much hopes that it will be ...
by Sachin
12 Sep 2000 21:12
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Regimental Centre List
Replies: 49
Views: 23574

Re: Regimental Centre List

The Army Education Corps centre is at Pachmarhi.<P>------------------<BR>Sachin P.K<BR>-------------------------<BR><A HREF="http://sachin_pk.tripod.com" TARGET=_blank>Sachin's Camp on the Web</A><BR>-------------------------<BR>
by Sachin
12 Sep 2000 11:03
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Regimental Centre List
Replies: 49
Views: 23574

Re: Regimental Centre List

39 Gorkha Training Centre, Varanasi Cantt., U.P. <BR>Do we have a 39th Gorkha regiment? The BR list of Infantry regiments does not say about this unit!<P>There used to be an ASC Centre (North) and ASC Center (South). The South centre used to be in Bangalore. But the ASC Centres have been amalgamate...
by Sachin
28 Oct 1999 18:44
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Pak Military's role in society - Repost
Replies: 8
Views: 7239

Re: Pak Military's role in society - Repost

Re: Armugham<BR>This seems to be a typical Tamil Name. And it is a synonym for one of the Hindu Gods (is it Subramania?). And a muslim by default will not have a Hindu sounding name. May be he is a converted Hindu who later become a Mohajir (to quote the Pakis).<P>Re: J.E Menon's Post<BR>In Palakkad...
by Sachin
07 Oct 1999 11:06
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Question on 1971 war and Mumbai blackout
Replies: 18
Views: 15098

Re: Question on 1971 war and Mumbai blackout

Rakesh can we just archive this thread? There is no serious matters in this thread, but is clearly shows how the civilians felt and spent their times during wars.<P>It gives a clear picture of what war is for the common man, and how we Indians behaved during the war.<P>------------------<BR>Sachin P...
by Sachin
06 Oct 1999 19:30
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Question on 1971 war and Mumbai blackout
Replies: 18
Views: 15098

Re: Question on 1971 war and Mumbai blackout

I have heard another story. The Paki Air Crafts it seems managed to reach Delhi even though Delhi was in black out. <P>One of the leaders at that time (V.V. Giri if I am correct) was making a speach when he hears air craft sound. "Oh..that is our AF" he says, but actually they were Paki pl...
by Sachin
15 Aug 1999 15:57
Forum: The Kargil Archive
Topic: Param Vir Chakra to four for the Kargil war
Replies: 16
Views: 28011

Re: Param Vir Chakra to four for the Kargil war

Rakesh,<BR> CQMH Abdul Hamid did not recieve his PVC. His Recoil-less gun fitten onto the Jeep was blasted by the Pakis. But before that, he had finished off three Paki teams.<BR> And regarding YS Pandey. Pandey is a sur-name, I think in prevelance in UP. Gorkha regiment will only have Gorkhas in th...