Tag: Indian Army
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Joint India, Bangladesh military drill concludes
The Eastern Command spokesperson today shared that over the past two weeks, with effect from 3 to 16 February, India and Bangladesh Army participated in the exercise that was aimed at strengthening the military relations between the two countries and which allowed both sides to understand each other's tactical drills and operating techniques.
February 17, 2020 -
N-E insurgency has declined
The Army commander speaking at Fort William during the investiture ceremony today said “Myanmar Army had conducted operations which led to several insurgents group to run to this Indian side and surrender. ULFA-I is not a potent group any more. Indian Army has withdrawn most troops from North East areas while more will be withdrawn if state government decides security situation is normalising.”
February 15, 2020 -
Women officers in command roles
The statement added, “The composition of rank and file being male, and predominantly drawn from rural background, with prevailing societal norms, the troops are not yet mentally schooled to accept women officers in command.”
February 11, 2020 -
Ex-SAMPRITI-IX: Ninth edition of the Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise underway
The focus of this edition of the fourteen days joint exercise is on Counter-Terrorism Operations in mountainous and jungle terrain.
February 4, 2020 -
Indian Army helicopter crashlands in J-K during training, pilots safe
The helicopter was flying from Udhampur on a training sortie when the incident happened.
February 3, 2020 -
Trust the Watchdog
Insurgencies are never won over by political promises, financial 'packages' or even overwhelming display of security. It can only be overcome when the citizenry trusts the lawmakers and the law enforcers. Cover-ups are both tempting and convenient in the short run, but are terribly counter-productive in the long term as was revealed in the Samba spy case, also known as the 'darkest chapter in the Indian Army'.
February 3, 2020 -
Killed Pak terrorists were carrying weapons capable of piercing through bulletproof vehicles
They were also carrying AK47 assault rifles, IEDs, grenades, pistols, satellite phone, wireless communication system, and GPS.
February 1, 2020 -
Indian Army organises ice hockey in Leh
Organised as a Sadbhavana initiative, the popular event, which is an open championship for men and women, saw enthusiastic participation from 13 men’s teams and 4 women teams.
January 28, 2020 -
Parameters of violence gone down in N-E: Lt-Gen
Addressing the Press at Fort William, on the occasion of Army Day, Lt-Gen. Chauhan, said: “The security situation in the insurgency prone states are at present, stable. All parameters of violence have drastically gone down. Keeping the improved security situation in view, the Indian Army has decided to withdraw some troops from the active counter insurgency grids and moved them to the barracks.”
January 16, 2020 -
J-K DSP Davinder Singh, arrested with terrorists, stripped of gallantry medal
Davinder Singh was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam on Saturday, along with Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists Naveed Baba and Altaf.
January 16, 2020 -
Army soldiers in Kashmir carry pregnant woman to hospital in waist-deep snow
Heavy and unprecedented snow since 12 January had blocked the roads to the villages in Kashmir, even parked cars had got covered with snow.
January 15, 2020 -
Abrogation of Article 370 has ‘disrupted proxy war’ by Pakistan: Army Chief
While reiterating that the Army has zero-tolerance towards terrorism, Gen MM Naravane said his force has 'many options to counter those who promote terror'.
January 15, 2020 -
PM Modi, President Kovind, other leaders greet soldiers on 72nd Army Day
The Army showcased its military might and some of its state-of-the-art assets at the majestic Army Day parade on Wednesday.
January 15, 2020 -
We will act if ordered to reclaim PoK: Army Chief
“There is a parliamentary resolution that entire Jammu and Kashmir is a part of India. If Parliament wants that area (PoK) should also be ours…if we get any direction, we will definitely take appropriate action,” he said at a press conference here.
January 11, 2020 -
‘We swear allegiance to Constitution, its core values should guide armed forces’: Army chief
General Naravane also stated that if the Government issues orders to include Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir as part of India, then the force would take appropriate action in that direction.
January 11, 2020 -
Pakistan initiated unprovoked shelling with mortars along LoC, 2 Army porters killed: Officials
'Today at about 1100 hours Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked shelling with mortars along LoC in Gulpur sector in district Poonch,' a defence spokesman said.
January 10, 2020 -
Snowfall and landslides keep Jammu-Srinagar NH closed for the second day
Snowfall is continuing at many places including Jawahar Tunnel – the gateway to Kashmir valley, while rains triggered multiple landslides along Panthiyal-Ramsu stretch overnight.
January 7, 2020