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NORTHERN AREAS

Northern Areas of Pakistan/POK comprise of the districts of Gilgit, Skardu, Diamir, Ghizer & Ghanche. Total area is 72,495 Sq KMs ,and is  inhabited by about 1.55 million people.Surprisingly,these people are ethnics who speak Baltee,Shindi,Vashkuni,Kashmiri,Pathani,Ladhaki,

Mughali & other languages & are ethnically diverse.Tibetan,Wakhi,Khawer,Brushaski,Turki ,

Tibeti & Pashto dialects are spoken.Urdu is also known to a few.The literary rate is just about 13.7% for males & about 3.46 % for females.

This is easily the most backward & neglected area of POK that has no industry/infrastructure/other forms of development.There are two graduate level colleges but no medical/engineering college exists.

Owing to it's geographic location, it assumes great geo-strategic significance as it forms a wedge between Afghanistan & Sinkiang Province of China & affords a land route between Pakistan & China.It is worth mentioning that Karakorum Highway from POK passes through this area to China.This facilitates clandestine transfer of military weaponry from China to Pakistan.

It is for this reason that Pakistan does not consider Northern Areas as part of AJK (POK) as the status of the area would then be questionable and Pakistan would not have been in a position to hand over 5180 Sq KMs of Northern Areas (Part of J & K,India) to China.This is notwithstanding Article 6 of Sino-Pakistan Agreement of   1963 ,in which, this area has been considered as part of AJK(POK).

The status of Northern Areas  has been kept  obscure by design by Pakistan.None of the Constitutions of Pakistan describe Northern Areas as part of Pakistan territories.So much so,even the 1974 Interim Constitution of AJK(POK) does not include Gilgit & Baltistan as territories of AJK/POK).

Cunningly,these territories have been earmarked to be managed by Kashmir & Northern Areas Ministry (KANA) of Pakistan. A court case in AJK (POK) High Court ruled in 1990 that Northern Areas are part of AJK (POK) but the order was modified by Pakistan Supreme Court.

The above situation is perplexed & has highlighted the lie of Pakistan,in that, on one hand Pakistan claims that Northern Areas are not part of AJK/POK/Kashmir,on the other,Pakistan agreed in the so called Sino-Pak Agreement of 1963 ceding the subject territory to China with a proviso that once the Kashmir issue was solved,this issue shall then be re opened with the country of which Kashmir will become a part.This is baffling indeed!

So, Pakistan does not accept internally Northern Areas as part of Kashmir while in her external affairs,she accepts it to be so as described in the Sino-Pak Agreement of 1963.

Pakistan treats this area with utter neglect,disdain & contempt & provides a step motherly treatment to it.Their mere existence  is just to meet the requirement of mainland Pakistan.

It may be recalled that a large number of Northern Light Infantry (NLI) troops were employed during the Kargil Conflict.

                             (NLI GALLERY)

"THOUSANDS OF NLI SOLDIERS WERE KILLED IN THIS WAR.  PAKISTANI  ARMY OFFICERS(MOSTLY PUNJABI MUSLIMS) JUST ABANDONED  THEIR DEAD & WOUNDED SOLDIERS ON THE HIGH MOUNTAINS WHILE RETREATING. NOT ONLY THIS,THE BODIES OF SOME OF THE NLI TROOPS WERE BOOBY TRAPPED TO INFLICT CASUALTIES TO INDIAN TROOPS ,WHO IN TURN,GAVE THE DEAD BODIES AN APPROPRIATE MILITARY BURIAL WITH PROPER ISLAMIC RITES.

SUCH IS THE CONCERN OF PAKISTAN FOR THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN AREAS."

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JAMMU & KASHMIR,PAKISTAN OCCUPIED KASHMIR  AND NORTHERN AREAS

AREA OF J & K

TOTAL AREA.                            2,22,236 Sq Kms.

AREA UNDER ILLEGAL              78,114 Sq Kms.

OCCUPATION OF

PAKISTAN.

AREA ILLEGALLY CEDED 

TO CHINA BY PAKISTAN.          5,180 Sq Kms.

AREA UNDER ILLEGAL

OCCUPATION OF CHINA          37,555 Sq Kms.

AREA UNDER EFFECTIVE 

CONTROL OF INDIA.                101,387 Sq Kms  

PAKISTAN OCCUPIED KASHMIR 

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) or Azad Kashmir as Pakistan calls it,is supposed to be a separate & independent entity,but is kept under firm iron fists of Pakistani control -lest the Kashmirs (from POK) start seeking independence.  It has been given the status of a country by giving it a President,a Prime Minister & a Legislature of its own.

According to Karachi Agreement,April 28 ,1948 between Pakistan,POK & the Muslim Conference,Pakistan was entrusted the responsibility of Defence,Foreign Policy,Rehabilitation of Refugees,Negotiations with UNCIP & coordination of all affairs relating to Gilgit & Ladakh. The residual powers were kept open to interpretation which included administration & publicity with regard to its own activities like plebiscite.The Karachi Agreement institutionalized the subservience of POK to Pakistan.All that happens in Pakistan has direct repercussion on POK for furtherance of Pakistan's requirements.For instance,Mangla Dam in POK supplies electricity to Pakistan with no or nominal royalties.

The Constitution of POK clearly spells out a road map leading to accession of the POK to Pakistan as evident                       in the undermentioned clauses of the AJK( POK) Constitution.

PART- 2 SECTION -7.   States " No person or political party in AJK(POK) shall be permitted to propagate against , or take part in activities prejudicial or detrimental to the ideology of the States accession to Pakistan".  

PAKISTANI CAVEAT.  On the right of free speech for AJK       ( POK)

OATH OF PRESIDENT/PM/SPEAKER/MLA/MLC ETC.  " I will remain loyal to the country and the cause of accession of the State of Jammu & Kashmir to Pakistan".

ISLAMABAD & RAWALPINDI. Both enjoy executive authority.

To sum it up ,it would suffice here to state that Pakistan retains all vital powers in relation to POK through the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs with regard to issues mentioned above & to almost every other issue pertaining to POK,& in addition,to legislation,appointments,general policy relating to heavy financial commitments,public debts & loans,taxes,civil supplies & so on.

( LOOK OUT FOR NORTHERN AREAS)

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POLITICAL AGENDA IN J & K

  

1.       Kashmir Accord.    A series of discussions were held between Sheikh Abdullah and various members of the Indian Government including Indira Gandhi, commenced in 1974 ‘over the terms on which the administration of the state might be entrusted to a Government headed by Sheikh Abdullah’. On 24 February 1975, the Kashmir accord was adopted, the provisions of which were acceptable to both sides. Sheikh Abdullah became Chief Minister. In July 1975, the new National Conference (after dissolution of the Plebiscite Front), was reincarnated as the National Conference.

2.       Considerable economic progress had been made in the state and large-scale subsidies were given by the Central Government. However, there were allegations of large-scale corruption among a favoured few and discontent was steadily brewing. In June 1977, fresh elections to the state legislature were held in which the National Conference won a complete majority of the seats. During the period December 1978 until March 1979, widespread riots took place in Jammu in protest again the alleged favouritism in employment by the National Conference. The decision to revise Ladakh’s tehsil structure (so as to increase the importance of the predominantly Muslim Kargil tehsil), led to resentment in the region.   

      

3.       Dr. Farooq Abdullah was appointed as the President of the National Conference in August 1981. There was growing distrust between the Central Government and Sheikh Abdullah. Issues such as passage of Resettlement Bill (pertaining to status of refugees in the state) by the state legislature in March 1982 which led to an constitutional crisis. 

4.       Sheikh Abdullah died on 8 September 1982 and his son Farooq Abdullah was appointed Chief Minister.

Rise of Islamic Militancy

5.       In 1984, Indian Forces took up positions on the Siachen Glacier (North of NJ 9842).Pakistan too sought control resulting in patrol clashes, assaults and artillery duels since then. In 1983, elections were held in the state and it was a straight contest between the Congress (I) and the National Conference. These elections were marked by violence and the National Conference emerged victorious. Shortly after the elections there was a steady increase in violence and it was clear that there was an organised orchestration of this violence. In the words of Alastair Lamb – “There was being injected into the vale of Kashmir what can only be described as the first Phase of general Islamic rebellion against the Hindu domination of New Delhi”.

6.       On 26 March 1984, Jagmohan was appointed Governor of the state. Farooq Abdullah lost his majority in the state legislature and GM Shah became Chief Minister in his place. The communal situation reached alarming proportions in the state and on 7 March 1986 G M Shah lost his majority in the legislature and resigned mainly due to his inability to control the situation. Governor’s rule was imposed in the state and in September 1986 President’s rule was imposed in the state. Hectic political developments were embarked upon and in November 1986, President’s rule was lifted and Farooq Abdullah was reinstated as Chief Minister. Elections were again held in the state in March 1987 and the National Conference won as before and Farroq Abdullah was reinstalled as Chief Minister. The security situation rapidly deteriorated and Governor’s rule was once again imposed.

Rubiya Sayeed Incident

7.       V P Singh won the elections in 1989 and was sworn in as Prime Minister in December 1989. During his election campaign he promised to find a solution to the Kashmir Imbroglio. But within a few days of his taking over, the militants belonging to the JKLF abducted Dr Rubiya Sayeed daughter of the then Home Minister, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed. Amanullah Khan chairman of JKLF (based in Rawalpindi) claimed responsibility for the kidnapping. The JKLF demanded  release  of  five  hardcore  front  members  from  prison in exchange for the safe return of the young 

woman. The deal was struck and the captives were promptly freed. This release of terrorists was claimed as a victory by militants and Srinagar witnessed jubilant scenes. Government authority ceased to exist and most Kashmiris felt that within a month,Kashmir would either become independent or a part of Pakistan. Kashmir remaining with India was thought to be a lost cause. The abject surrender by the government to the kidnappers sent a signal to Pakistan that India lacked the will to hold on to Kashmir. This incident marked the beginning of the proxy war launched by Pakistan to wrest Kashmir from India.

8.       On 25 May 1990, Jagmohan resigned as Governor and Girish Saxena was appointed to the post. By now, it was clearly evident that the rising militancy in the state of Jammu and Kashmir was abetted and supported by Pakistan and terrorism took on grave dimension which, exists till this day. The advent of Islamic terrorism led to the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the state in 1990. 

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DEVELOPMENTS 1966-1972

 

(EXCELLENT GROUP DYNAMICS)

1.       Pakistan and China collaborated on building the strategic Karakoram highway from Hassan Abdal (West of Taxila in Pakistan) through Havelian, Abbottabad, Mansehra to Thakot, crossed the Indus twice onto Chilas onto Gilgit via Jaglot. The road was formally opened on 18 June 1978.

2.        In 1967, elections were held in the state and the Congress party won an overwhelming majority led by G.M Sadiq. In June 1967, Sheikh Abdullah was released and once again entered the political arena of the state. On 30 January 1971 a Fokker Friendship aircraft of Indian Airlines was hijacked, by members of the Kashmir National Liberation Front and later taken to Lahore where it was blown up after all passengers were released.

3.        War broke out between India and Pakistan once again on 3 December 1971 as a result of Pakistani  Air Force attacks on Indian Airfields. Meanwhile, the Indian Army crossed into erstwhile East Pakistan due to a major infiltration of refugees into India as a result of Pakistani oppression of the local populace there. 

4.        In 1971 war with Pakistan, 19 Infantry Division was responsible for the defence of areas  Bandipur, Gurais, Tangdhar, Uri and Gulmarg.

(a)        104 Infantry Brigade was tasked to capture Lipa Valley. The brigade captured it in two phases, by first capturing Kaiyan and then in the second phase Nankot on 15 December 1971. By the time of cease-fire the brigade captured whole of Lipa Valley except a small ‘pocket’.

(b)        161 Infantry Brigade was responsible for defence of Uri Sector, looking after the approaches from Muzaffarabad along the main road to Srinagar, astride Jhelum River and Hajipir pass from the south. It was also responsible for the Gulmarg area. The Brigade captured an important hill feature across the cease-fire line (CFL) by 4 December 1971. In the next fortnight it pushed the CFL further away, to Khatiana inside the enemy territory and succeeded in capturing nine villages of Pakistan and about 40 Square Kilometers of the enemy territory.

5.        The war resulted in the massive defeat of the Pakistani Army and creation of Bangladesh. The Indian forces made significant gains in Jammu and Kashmir especially in Uri, Tithwal and Poonch sectors. A cease-fire came into effect on 17 December 1971.

Shimla Agreement

6.        On 2 July 1972, Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto signed the Shimla Agreement. The main issues covered by this declaration are as follows :-

(a)        “The two countries are resolved to settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral  negotiations  or  by  other  peaceful  means  mutually  agreed upon between them. Pending the final settlement of any of the problems between the two countries, neither side shall unilaterally alter the situation and both shall prevent the organisation, assistance or encouragement of any act detrimental to the maintenance of harmonious relations”.

(b)        “The basic issues and causes of conflict which have bedeviled the relations between the two countries for the last 25 years shall be resolved by peaceful means”.

(c)        “They shall always respect each other’s national unity, territorial integrity, political independence and sovereign equality”.

(d)       “In Jammu and Kashmir the line of control resulting from the cease-fire of 17 December 1971, shall be respected by both sides without prejudice to the recognised position of either side. Neither side shall seek to alter it unilaterally, irrespective of mutual differences and legal interpretations. Both sides further undertake to refrain from the threat or use of force in violation of this line”.

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Indo-Pak War of 1965

1.       Relations between India and Pakistan deteriorated in the early 60’s due to incoherent Pakistani fears that all parts of Jammu and Kashmir would soon merge with the Indian Union thus forever closing the Kashmir issue. In the meanwhile, Lal Bahadur Shastri had taken over as Prime Minister after the death of  Jawaharlal Nehru on 27 May 1964. On 4 December 1964, it was decided that Articles 356 and 357 of the Indian Constitution, which covered aspects of imposition of President’s rule and to the scope of Indian Parliamentary legislation, would now be applied to Kashmir. Commencing in 1965, there were a rising number of border ‘incidents’ between India and Pakistan. Soon, Pakistan invaded Indian Territory in the Rann of Kutch and a major clash took place. Due to British mediation, a cease-fire was put into effect in June 1965 in which a status quo was to be observed by both countries by which, they would withdraw to respective positions as held on 1 January 1966. A tribunal was set up with an aim to arrive at a permanent settlement in the Kutch. This international arbitration led to the demarcation of the boundary in the Rann of Kutch, which was accepted by both sides and a formal agreement signed between the two countries in July 1969.

2.       Sheikh Abdullah was arrested on 8 May 1965, for expressing views that were perceived as being conspiratorial in nature and his actions were seen to support a ‘Pindi-Peking’ conspiracy against India. Border incidents between India and Pakistan became serious in nature and Pakistani mujaheddin infiltrated Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani plan was to foment a rebellion in the state by sending across trained guerrillas and then supporting the resulting ‘peoples rebellion’ to send in regular troops. Their plan, (code named Operation Gibraltar) was based on the absurd presumption that Indian forces were weak (due to the 1962 aggression) and that people in the state would rise in mass rebellion against the Indian Government.

3.       Pakistan trained ‘mujaheddin’ who had infiltrated into India began a systematic campaign of sabotage by blowing up bridges and police stations. The Indian Army responded vigorously by capturing passes on the main routes of infiltration in the Kargil sector and also areas in Uri and Poonch. These actions were purely defensive in nature and solely aimed at cutting off the routes used by the Pakistani infiltrators. On 1 September, Pakistani troops backed by armour attacked Indian positions in the Chaamb sector with an aim to cut the main Indian lines of communication along the road from Pathankot through Jammu to Srinagar. Pakistani forces captured Jaurian and reached quite close to Jammu city. India’s response was swift and attacks were launched along a wide frontage.

4.       19 Infantry Division, which was responsible for operations in Valley, was tasked by HQ 15 Corps,  to  operate  from  the North and capture Hajipir Pass. 68 Infantry Brigade, the Corps reserve was placed under the Division for this task. The code name given to this operation was ‘OP BAKSHI’.

5.       1 Para under 68 Infantry Brigade captured Sank, Sar and Lediwali Gali. 19 Punjab captured Kuthnar Di Gali and by 5 September 1965 the brigade captured the Hajipir pass and then the Hajipir Bulge. And by 21 September the brigade had captured Kahuta and Gitian, thus successfully reduced the infiltration threat along the Hajipir Pass.

6.       After the Tashkent declaration (1965), the Indian troops withdrew and Pakistan forces reoccupied the Hajipir Bulge.

7.       Due to UN intervention  (Security Council resolutions),  a cease-fire was declared by both countries on 23 September 1965. It is interesting to note that during this conflict, Chinese applied diplomatic pressure on India and threatened action against it on the basis of a non-existent ‘Indian aggression on its (Chinese) territory’.

8.      Tashkent Declaration. The Tashkent conference, between India and Pakistan, and mediated by Russia opened on 3 January 1966 and the declaration was signed on 10 January 1966. This declaration focussed on the withdrawal of both armies behind the 1947 cease-fire line, which was implemented.

HENDERSON BROOKS REPORT:NOTHING NEW EXPOSED !

(Bharatratna Chakravarti Rajagopalachari)

(The Iron Man)

                                                              (THE DEADLY COMBO)

(Gen PN Thapar the then COAS)

(Lt Gen BM Kaul who never had a Corps !)

(Monty Palit-the then DGMO)

(Major Shaitan Singh,PVC-the Immortal Mortal)

( Lt Gen BM Kaul & Brig JP Dalvi) 

"First thing ,in the sixties , that I did on joining my unit near Se La ,was to visit Dhola Sector.As I stood facing the small rivulet Namka Chu ,I paid obeisance to the gallant men of John Dalvi’s brigade who had sacrificed their lives for the cause of the Nation.I explained to my patrol the great deeds of our valiant soldiers who had fought with all odds against them.Looking up at the dominating heights & the Dhola Massif,I realised that tactically, it was suicidal to have deployed near the Bridges.I also knew that the Brigade Commander & the COs had no choice.I asked the patrol to prepare tea.As I sat on a big boulder next to the rivulet, my thoughts ,in a flash back, reminded me of 28 Nov 1962 when I had the most unpleasant task of handing over a telegram to Mrs BK Pant stating that her husband was missing in action. Maj Pant was a true epitome of a scholar soldier.

A MA LLB & Sahitya Ratna ! It is sad that he was Mentioned in Dispatches only.He should have been awarded nothing less than a PVC.His acts of bravery are folk lore today.An extremely pleasant person & helpful to all,he was very handsome & icon of the community.It was he who motivated me to join the Army. We prayed to our Presiding Deity Lord Badri Vishal Lal to grant eternal peace to the departed souls of all our comrades- in -arms who had given their today for our tomorrow.After tea, my Patrol 2IC- a dye hard JCO asked me that the entire patrol should present arms to our valiant soldiers of 7 Inf Bde. As we did it, suddenly snow flakes started descending on mother earth as if paying the nature’s salute to the departed souls."

Apropos the debate on so called Maxwell's leak of Henderson Brooks Report on electronic media last night,wherein, a lot of hullabaloo was made by the Anchor & various opinions given by the panel,there was NOTHING new that had emerged except for some sensationalism !To that extent,the subject debate was a total disappointment.What amazed me was the timing of such a discussion!Some connected issues are being highlighted in succeeding paragraphs.

I quote Brigadier J P Dalvi " 1962 was a national failure of which every Indian is guilty.. It was a failure in higher direction of war,a failure of the opposition,a failure of the general staff(myself included), it was a failure of responsible public opinion & the press.For the government of India,it was a Himalayan Blunder at all levels",I Unquote. 

Frank Moraes averred that Brig Dalvi in his book 'THE HIMALAYAN BLUNDER',did not spare those whom he believed were the guilty men.He goes further to state that the political policies of the omniscient know-all in New Delhi were instrumental in the military dangers that were openly exposed.Quite rightly so,it was a 'Politico-Babus(ICS) Combine' of the Ministry of Defence that had become a super military HQ.The more humble successors the IAS were firmly convinced of their feeling of being 'The King of Kings','The All-wise ' & 'The Omnipotent'.Surprisingly,this ICS arrogance was a material factor in the sequence of events that found India unprepared for war in 1962, so said Brig Dalvi. Nothing has  changed even after 52 years.Both the politician & the civil servant found it convenient to keep the soldier in his place, & devise a system whereby the Army was always asking,begging,pleading & justifying.The military advice even today runs the gauntlet of civilian scrutiny. Netas who are oblivious of matters of  National Security sign under the dotted lines as the files continue to be pushed up & down in the Ministry of Defence. Recent resignation of Admiral DK Joshi is a case in point.So, nothing has changed virtually over the years.

Nehru ,like Chiang Kai-shek had wielded power for very long & had made himself indispensable.He was always surrounded by a coterie of yes men & the lower rung of Netas & Babus were part of it.Patel had written to him a long Demi Official letter in 1950 indicating the looming threat from China & had even resigned due to his growing differences with Nehru over matters of National Security.It was, however,withdrawn  on the latter's request.But the Iron Man died soon thereafter & contents of this letter were made public  after very many years.Nehru did not live long after the Chinese invasion either.He died on 27th May 1964.

In light of the aforesaid,when Nehru declared " Throw Chinese Out of Indian territory" & even this sentiment was echoed in the Parliament,China went ahead by launching a full fledged operation &  'To teach India a Lesson'.The Chinese withdrew unilaterally telling the world that they went in only to the areas in the Northern & Eastern Sectors that they felt rightfully belonged to them.It was also with a view to gain a high moral ground. So the 'Forward' Policy' was nothing but  a balloon that burst the moment it struck the first pebble !On both strategic & tactical fronts, it was a disaster.

Nehru listened more  to Galbraith than his own IAF Chief, when the latter told him that IAF should not be employed for the fear of escalation of war.In those years,Chinese Air Force was primitive & could not have even crossed the mighty Himalayas .So it was the poor Indian Army that was led to the garden path !The Politico-Babu meddling continued unabated in military matters.It continues with astonishing regularity even now.

Soon after Bharat  Ratna Chakravarti Rajagopalachari,  the first & last Governor General Of India perused the essentials of Indian Constitution, he remarked that since India had been slaves to so many foreign powers,they were not in a position or mature enough to understand & enjoy ''parliamentary democracy'.Every citizen has to ,first,understand & comply with his basic responsibilities towards the Nation State -to be able to enjoy the fruits of democracy.What he was referring to-was insertion of some checks & balances in the Constitution for a decade or so prior to its full implementation in its present form. Netas were not ready to accept his view point.

To day are we 'independent' or 'anarchist'.In Hindi are we 'SWATANTRA or SWACHANDA" ?There is a big difference between the two.In India,one can do any thing any where.No hold bars. Amongst other things,he  was also  hinting to laying down basic qualifications for the MPs & MLAs. See what happened recently in the Parliament.

As a result,we could not develop a National Culture ,Ethos & a Right Attitude.Astonishingly,India does not have a documented National Strategy.If you do not have a National Strategy,how can you derive National Security Strategy,National Foreign Policy,Internal Security Policy & & so on ?.After  67 years of independence ,India still does not know her Vision,Aims & Objectives; what are her national Interests & priorities& what place does she want to hold in the comity of nations with particular reference to Asia?

The Nehru-Menon-Politico-Babu Combine,Bogi Sen-Kaul & Monty Palit- this equation still exists today!Only names have changed.

Thimayya of Zoji La fame,had resigned ,firstly,because of uncouth bahaviourial pattern of Menon & ,secondly, because he wanted to propose major changes in Army's deployment in dealing with China.Nehru called him to his office & requested him to withdraw his resignation which he did as a gentleman.The very next day, he was ridiculed by Nehru in Parliament. Thimayya could not reconcile to this insult & had remained a  shadow of himself till he retired.

I recall when the Kargil war had begun.The statement of the then Chief was,Quote' We shall fight with what we have",Unquote.Is this the way the Armed Forces are treated ?
We had many anxious moments during this limited war.Later, the Netas took the maximum advantage out of Indian victory.We had a Minister who had once said that Indian Army should be employed in agricultural work & making houses.Surprisingly,the same Minister talked later of 'JAI JAWAN JAI KISAAN'.What is all this ? 

We have so many intelligence agencies with none of these coming out with real time & actionable information.I recall Mr Dave of the IB stating that IB had failed about knowing Pakistan's intentions in Kargil. At least he had the moral courage & conviction to have said so in the first CCPA Meeting at MO Directorate that was attended by the then PM.So, the intelligence angle ( IB & RA & W) is also a big let down to the Armed Forces.It would  not be out of place to mention here that the Civil-Military relationship/equation today stands as dismal  as it was in sixties.

Subramaniam Committee's recommendations are yet to be implemented The so called Integrated HQ of defence is a mere sham.There is no CDS in sight.

Every 'parha-likha' Indian knows the real issues behind the 62 War.Then what is new that has come out ?

The Netas-Babus Combine knows it well as to where do the problems really lie. But they do not want to undertake any corrective measures, because then,they would be held accountable ,responsible & answerable !

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