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Columnist at TOI & Hindustan Times, Chandigarh. War Correspondent, Cliffs of Kargil; LineofFire CT ops reporter, Kashmir, 1997-99 & 2004. TV analyst Defence
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Comment recd on my Kargil podcast
@VaadClips
From Brig. Amul Asthana (r), then Officiating CO & 2IC, 1 / 11 Gurkha Rifles, Op Vijay:
"This is the best, most incisive, very frank and holistic podcast I have heard on Op Vijay (and I have heard many).
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The soldier who returned from coma
Maj Amardeep Singh, 44 RR, suffered splinter injuries to the brain while ambushed in Shopian. He was in coma for an extended period but awoke to life. Though disabled, he was promoted to Lt Col.
With his wife, Maj Sheela, of Signals Regt.
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This is tragic.
The sealed coffin on the pyre —- 48 RR, Dec 2023.
The locks on the coffin —- 10 RR, July 2024.
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A cobra & two pups had fallen into a dry well and it was 48 hours before they could be rescued by wildlife conservationist Nikhil Sanger.
In that critical period, the panicky, innocent pups had clambered onto the adult cobra but the mature snake had not bitten them.
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Naik Avtar was the gun layer who fired 25 HEER shells on Tololing's Barbaad bunker on June 6, 1999, in the first trial of Bofors in the direct fire mode. His accurate hits validated his Commander's belief in direct fire adapted to high-altitude targets, and the rest is history.
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Illuminating
Last week 2 JK cops were dismissed from service.
Charges: transporting arms, ammo, providing camouflage uniform material, logistics support for terrorists by exploiting police ID.
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Lethality & tactics of 22 Garh Rif ambush —- 3
7. Unlike ambush of 48 RR, 22 Garh Rif soldiers retaliated
8. Terrorists had lesser time on road
9. Prevented a potential weapons loot & beheadings
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On May 26, I witnessed IAF strikes on Drass ridge lines. These were ineffective. The next day, Sq Ldr M Nachiketa, VSM, of 9 Sq crashed his MiG 27 in Batalik. This was because not of enemy fire but that the pilot fired his front guns at high altitude, which was not authorised as
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Relatives of 48 RR soldiers are being called to Rajouri to “identify” bodies, last rites not in hometowns as of now
but in Rajouri where bodies kept at hospital
Grim portends of mutilation / beheading, recalling fate of Capt Saurabh Kalia’s 4 Jat patrol, Kargil ‘99
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1. Advisor to Lt Gov playing golf morning after Kathua ambush of 22 Garh Rif
2. During Kargil, Corps Cdr inaugurated golf tournament at Kashmir GC, his son single-digit handicap player
3. As Kargil bodies flew into BB Cantt, officers playing golf inside BB saluted, resumed game
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The coffin of Gypsy driver, an ASC Naik serving on attachment with 48 RR, cremated without opening it for families to take a last look
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Video put out by Kashmir Tigers, front for SSG-linked Jaish / PAFF. Claims to show beheading of Capt who was KIA Doda at night
It is daylight video. Personnel beheaded is not Captain.
Facial resemblances of North-East people exploited to divert attn & create psy ops sensation.
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A brave man, leading from the front. Was right behind the lead scouts and engaged the SSG-linked terrorists.
Capt. Deepak, 48 RR (Garh Rif)
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COAS Gen. M. Pande’s month extension upends Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, VCOAS & heir apparent, as next chief.
Dwivedi tenure as Northern Army Cdr saw one-sided ambushes, lures, traps in RP, including wipe out of 9 PARA SF team.
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"I have no memories of my father as I was too young. The only memories I have of him are those that mother narrated to us brothers after he died"
Amit Singh, who was a baby when his father Rfn Kripal Singh, 17 GARH RIF, laid down his life during Kargil War
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Very happy to announce this
Shangruti, as named by her father, a Kargil-wounded officer of 17 Garh Rif, Lt Rajesh Bhanot, after the towering, tigress-like feature on Batalik LOC, was yesterday commissioned into the Army from OTA, Chennai.
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“As reported, bodies of three of four soldiers were decapitated. It is learnt that the families of soldiers were called to Rajouri to identify the bodies, which were mutilated beyond recognition, and they were requested to hold the last rites there. After the families refused
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Unexpected, dormant areas being targeted
News reports point to 22 Garh Rif truck ambushed, under op command of 9 Corps Yol (Himachal) HQs. Not 16 Corps. Not RR btn. Kathua area closer to Himachal where ambush took place this afternoon.
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Breakthrough in identifying IAF ambush terrorists
Security establishment releases pics from CCTV / camera traps
One is ex-SSG; it is known training of terrorists by SSG; retired & serving SSG personnel join jehaadi ranks
Hamza likely from 48RR beheading
Pics:
@OsintTV
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Without local support:
Who guided Pak terrorists to tactically-well located caves, forgotten dhoks
Who prepared food for stamina required for mtn ambushes with 8 magz per terrorist? Some ladies
Who showed tracks to ambush site & successful exit
Who leaked Army movements
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Jai Mahakali, Ayo Gorkhali
Man Who Chopped a Paki Head with Khukri
Myself with Naib Sub. Ganesh Pradhan of 1/11 Gurkha Rifles. Pradhan fought deadly battles of Khalubar ridge, Batalik LOC, during Kargil War. He chopped the head of a Pak NLI soldier in close-quarter battle.
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Driver, helper of bus ambushed by SSG-linked terrorists in Reasi. Driver hit in forehead in opening fire from terrorist on road. Bus went off road, took turns in air. Terrorists then fired in short bursts on fallen bus. We are dealing with ruthless, experienced, narco-enabled Ts.
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Eyewitness, 48 RR ambush
Came under dominating fire. 4 wounded, scattered, saved
Fire stopped. They saw 2 terrorists take position to guard flanks. Other 2 beheaded 2 of 4 dead soldiers, took videos/pics
1 soldier “saw OGW” at ambush site: “escape guide”, later murdered
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Climbed to Tololing Top, 15,100 ft, with expedition of 2 Raj Rif led by Lt SK Shadija on July 6, '19, first journalist to do so.
During Kargil War, was only journo allowed into battle at hi-altitude twice at 16,000 ft, all rest were restricted 2 Dras/Mushkoh/Indus valleys
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Ambushes use broken roads, under repair
48 RR & IAF convoys hit on forested, narrow, winding road with hairpin bends. Roads under repair with construction material piled, curbing vehicle manoeuvre
Dumper blocked 48 RR Gypsy, as dumper reversed, fire started, driver jumped
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At root of Rajouri Poonch Reasi terror is narco network with huge cash, links deep into sections of police, security forces, politicians, locals etc.
A huge vested interest in the perpetuation of narco network.
So much power & cash that narco syndicates are hiring jehaadis.
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With Col. Balwan Singh, Maha Vir Chakra, who led Ghatak (Commando) platoon of 18 GREN to assault Tiger Hill in early hours of 4.7.99 braving bullets, artillery, unpredictable weather.
Col. Balwan, a quiet, unassuming soldier, later commanded 18 G during its Siachen tenure.
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Tooa Peer civilian during interrogation after Poonch ambush confessed on video:
Location of 2 soldier heads, dhok used by terrorists, escape routes, names of OGWs who executed ambush
Name of Gujjar who provided food
However, uproar over murders / chilling video diverted attn
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One of the 2 soldiers bodies mutilated is a beheading
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No mention of Pak role in ambush, a trend seen in official statements. No veiled threat to strike across LOC or review LOC ceasefire since 2021.
By keeping silent on Pak role, requirement of retaliation is avoided. If we don’t identify terrorists, whom do we retaliate against?
I am deeply anguished at the loss of five of our brave Indian Army Soldiers in a terrorist attack in Badnota, Kathua (J&K).
My deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the Nation stands firm with them in this difficult time. The Counter Terrorist operations are underway,
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In June 2024, 3 terrorists were shot after pinpoint intel on their ‘dhok’ in Doda forests was given by 2 OGWs nabbed by security forces. Army was able to surround dhok and shoot them without single casualty.
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DSP Bhat badly injured, spoke on WhatsApp video with father till 2.30 pm. Could not move, limbs gone, could not be evacuated, pinned by terrorist fire
Army lured into adverse terrain
Terrorists held ground
Not a case of fleeing fire from surprised terrorists
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Very strange
SSG-linked PAFF-Jaish terrorists have ambushed Army, IAF & pilgrims in Rajouri Poonch Reasi.
Is police so feared by terrorists, so expert at counter-ambush, equipped with armoured vehicles, best personal weapons that not a single ambush?
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Terrorist grip on local intel
1. Knew Army setting up new picket, VDG Parshotam Kumar house, attacked
2. Knew Army temporary op base Doda school, attacked
3. Knew 34 RR setting up temp base Kulgam heights, attacked
4. OGW helped terrorists evade CCTVs, Shiv Khori bus attack
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More than weapons etc, this is critical part of terrorist underground hideout in Rajouri jungles. Local ecosystem that supplied this, lugged it to hideout.
Thana-level ground intel vital to crack it. Solid investigation can trace OGWs from these kitchen items:
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Heroic. Inspirational. Shaurya Chakra.
A VDC member taking on 2 terrorists alone. Not the one to turn tail when the first burst is fired.
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Hardest Qs should be asked from Rajouri Poonch Police
1. Has a single cop been hit by PAFF-Jaish since Oct ‘21
2. What action has been initiated against dumper driver in 48 RR ambush
3. How many OGWs nabbed after ambushes
4. What is quality of intel supplied, why no pinpoint
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In 10 ambushes/ traps / lures and one fidayeen attack…39 KIA
The operational challenge remains south of Pir Panjals.
Kashmir local terrorists shot recently in Kulgam were sitting ducks.
In 9 ambushes / traps / lures and one fidayeen attack in Rajouri-Poonch-South Kashmir sector of Pir Panjals since October 2021, 35 KIA including 5 officers.
In contrast, SSG-linked PAFF-Jaish & TRF-Lashkar suffered 5 shot, including 2 fidayeen, at point of battle contact.
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In 1998, when Lashkar was doing mass killings of minorities in Jammu region, our commandoes crossed LOC at night and killed 26 PoK villagers in retaliation.
That is when the Lashkar started to back off in killing minorities.
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Reports coming in of Para SF having downed 2 SSG-linked terrorists this evening. Terrorists, possibly, the ones involved in firing on 11 RR on September 13.
Exchange of fire has taken place between search teams of security forces and hiding terrorists near Danna Dhar forest area, upper reaches of Gurinal village under the jurisdiction of Police Station Chhatroo, District
#Kishtwar
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Everyone’s heart is getting killed by the widow’s poise and courage. But, if she so wishes, she must be encouraged to move on in life. The compensation amount can be settled amicably with in-laws. She is too young to spend rest of her life burning candles in his memory.
Cpt
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(posthumous). It was an emotional moment for his wife & Veer Nari Smt Smriti who accepted the award from
#President
Smt
#DroupadiMurmu
. Smt Smriti shares the story of her husband's commitment & dedication towards the nation. Listen in!
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Nexus
Political Terror Narco Separatist
Police traced Rs. 6 lakh channelled by Kashmir narco dealer to ex-Minister in Jammu to fund the setting up of a Hurriyat-type of disaffection cell for the south of Pir Panjals: JK DGP RR Swain
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Remembering A Robin That Flew to War
Splendid pic of feature Knoll, 16,000 feet, west of Tololing, where Capt. Vijayant Thapar, VrC, laid down his life Kargil War. He took sniper shot thru his right temple. A Vijayant Memorial Mandir stands here
Pic courtesy:
@manhasvikas41
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In Dec 2023 ambush of 48 RR, white Alto car with OGWs was at ambush site.
Yesterday ambush at 610-615 pm. At 6 pm, CCTV captures pilgrim bus tailed closely by jeep. Jeep suspicious.
It is here that police probe gets very critical to unearth local linkages.
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In 9 ambushes / traps / lures and one fidayeen attack in Rajouri-Poonch-South Kashmir sector of Pir Panjals since October 2021, 35 KIA including 5 officers.
In contrast, SSG-linked PAFF-Jaish & TRF-Lashkar suffered 5 shot, including 2 fidayeen, at point of battle contact.
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Some of the 105 mm guns of 41 Fld Regt were firing 400 rounds a day. The barrels would get so hot that experienced gunners would drape the barrels with gunny bags soaked in snow melts to cool them and continue fire offensive.
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Attack last night on VDG member & Shaurya Chakra awardee Purshotam Kumar’s house and protective Army picket in Rajouri district
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Death & PVC after disobeying mom,
#KargilWar
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Untold: Capt Manoj Pandey, PVC-P & officiating CO Lt Col Amul Asthana refused to attack on HQ 15 Corps suicidal orders. Cowards?
Aborted Kukar Thang attack suppressed in war history, it exposes higher command
@37VManhas
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Jeep is 7 seconds behind pilgrim bus in CCTV grabs.
Ambush takes place 10-15 minutes later.
Here, police probe vital in tracing jeep, occupants to establish guilt or innocence of occupants.
This is critical follow up work to crack the local nexus.
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A Pilgrimage to Tololing Top
On TT, with Lt Gen YK Joshi, VrC, SM, July 6, 2019, the Northern Army Cdr.
In the backdrop is the ridge leading west from TT to Point 5140, where 13 JAK RIF won the first of its two big victories under then Lt Col Joshi's command.
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Code name Abu Hamza, Pakistani, uses M4 carbine, carries reddish bag.
Involvement has surfaced in killing of brother of TA soldier in April 2024 & IAF ambush of May 4.
Could also be one of 4 PAFF-TRF-Jaish-LET terrorists in 48 RR ambush of Dec. 2023, he beheaded a Naik.
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Local killed in firing yesterday in Kokernag mountain forests identified as Abdul Rashid Dar. Suspected as OGW, was taking supplies to terrorists holed up deep in mountains, 8 to 9 km from roadhead.
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JK Govt rectified situation, cleared way for granting ex-gratia to families of soldiers who died in action outside JK. Hope it brings some cheer to tragic lives of those left behind.
Daughter of a 6 Dogra soldier at his funeral, he died in Manipur ambush 2015.
@37VManhas
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While families of beheaded soldiers have received no VVIPs expressing condolences
Families of 3 Topa Peer killed civilians got cash, land, jobs and visits from RM, 13 RR Sector CDR, GOCs of Romeo Force & 16 Corps, politicians, media.
Here is evidence of these OGWs:
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What happens in combat when leader falls?
Terrorists exploiting this in Jammu
Disarray & retreat, lack of effective retaliation
Col. MB Ravindranath, VrC, 2 Raj Rif, in book, Kargil: The Turning Point, delves on ‘leading from front’ & troops helter skelter when officer KIA
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Army Capt from AAD serving on attachment with 10 RR (Rajput Regt) KIA along with Naik & 2 sepoys
Int was correct on terrorists but terms of engagement adverse due to night hours & thick forests.
Terrorists held the initiative, Kashmir Tigers (front of Jaish) claims it an ambush
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Third major loss suffered by PARA SF in last 15 months:
5 in Rajouri Kandi May 2023, 4 in Kalakote November 2023, 2 in Kokernag August 2024
Before that, 5 in Keran LOC 2020
Before that, none in 2016 multiple cross-LOC strikes.
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Did they carry this in rucksacks from POK?
Some defence experts from Delhi claiming till recently that terrorists were self-contained surviving on high-calorie items brought in from POK.
Ignorance of ground reality coupled with dubious motive to deny there is local support.
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Kargil may have played out somewhat differently had Army HQs not transferred him out to Southern Army Cdr and replaced him with Lt Gen HM Khanna, whose blue-eyed boy was Maj Gen VS Budhwar.
For 5 days, Khanna went on leave to Pune, May 13-18, 99. He had no grip on the war.
Unfortunately we lost one of the Finest officers
@adgpi
ever produced.
He passed away peacefully this morning.
General S Padmanabhan, the 19th Chief of Army Staff, GOC of 15 Corps in the worst times, & ex Army Commander of northern & southern Comds.
BIG SALUTE TO YOU SIR. 🫡
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Most of us, who are objective & concerned about the truth, would have accepted that 2 of our soldiers were beheaded —- deep inside LoC
But have we — fully — realised that terrorists also mutilated the genitals of the puffed-up 56 inch chest?
Just imagine
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Bravest of brave
Widow & daughter Beena of Hav. Bhim B. Dewan, VrC - P.
1 / 11 GR. His birthday was June 5.
Dewan was Sec Cdr, KIA, during fierce battle for clearing Bunker Ridge on Khalubar, 3.7.99.
He took 2 bunkers on right, Capt M Pandey PVC - P took on rest 4 bunkers.
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A critical element is locals monitoring army movements for terrorists. Showkat, who was killed during interrogation, was caught by 48RR before ambush at night on road. He claimed, he was grazing goats!
So, similarly, road repair allow monitoring of convoys under guise of workers
Ambushes use broken roads, under repair
48 RR & IAF convoys hit on forested, narrow, winding road with hairpin bends. Roads under repair with construction material piled, curbing vehicle manoeuvre
Dumper blocked 48 RR Gypsy, as dumper reversed, fire started, driver jumped
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SSG-linked terrorist ambush, lure, trap teams have targeted different units, except when 16 RR was attacked twice. Or 9 P SF, which operates widely.
Rest attacked once: 11 Raj Rif, 49 RR, 63 RR, 48 RR, 34 RR, 19 RR, 22 Garh Rif, 4 RR.
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Army has not figured out how to take down hardened terrorist combatants in mtn forests. Terrorists are using armour-piercing bullets though they r themselves not wearing BP jackets / helmets.
Credible, pinpoint intel & surprise is the determining factor in such combat.
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Role of dumper truck, 48 RR ambush —- 2
1. Local driver key to ambush as its parking spot was terrorist main advantage
2. Driver, during questioning, claimed he “saw nothing”
3. As he could not have left his truck unattended, he is lying
4. He left spot to facilitate ambush
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PAFF terrorists had that much time
Mutilated 2 soldier bodies, described by Army spokesperson as “hand-to-hand combat”
Took away weapons in Poonch ambush 2 vehicles
Possibly videos
This spot is not near LOC, where BAT actions on patrols saw mutilations in earlier years
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SSG-linked terrorists ambush of IAF convoy Poonch
Negligible resistance from tail-end truck, emboldened one terrorist to run onto road, fire rifle grenade
Firing on for at least 10 mins in area housing sensitive IAF radar
More than ROPs, need to secure roads with patrols
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Videos of possible PAFF-Jaish terrorists with M4 rifles, thermal imagers, sniper rifle, binocs etc. in the Pir Panjals. Revealing.
Videos courtesy:
@7wiksharma13
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In May 2022, a sticky bomb planted in bus carrying pilgrims claimed 4 lives at Katra, Jammu. Yet, initially, Police tried to claim the bus had caught fire due to fuel tank explosion.
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48 RR (Garh Rif) in process of being withdrawn from current area, replacement by another RR btn
Lingering command & control issues, op setbacks, murders of “terrorist OGWs”, bad blood with locals following ambush / beheadings
CO, 2IC attached, Officiating Coy Cdr facing probe
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We can’t enter into an agreement with terrorists in our territory. It’s a sign of weakness.
Terrorists are feeling uneasy after beheadings. Cremate their bodies publically, that will put the fear of devil in these psychotic murderers. Let’s play the psy ops game with guts.
@VJSWRITER
Paff today did release a press statement saying we acknowledge the enemy who is coming to battlefield. Thy said with Matual understand beheading be stopped on both sides. Sir whts ur take. Will army spear their dead next time?.
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In 1997 August, Tashi Namgial reported intrusion of Pak Army patrol in Yaldor, Batalik. Northern Army Cdr Lt Gen Padmanabhan ordered special forward patrol base at Yaldor of 9 Mahar.
However, patrol base was removed in 1998 by Maj Gen Budhwar. Next year, Pak invaded Batalik.
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Kishtwar casualties of 11 RR (Dogra Regt.) — 5
Terrorist involved in Kishtwar firing, chant Allah-u-Akbar, hurl abuses, loot rifle, mags, mutilate
Tactic to ensure officer / JCO hit first. As in war & CI-Ops, rest find it difficult 2 quickly reorganise & retaliate “effectively”
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While the media is making the usual noises about PARA SF, huge cordons, terrorists trapped after IAF ambush, it will be an acid test to nail them. Past experience of post-ambush ops shows a dismal result.
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A reactive nation
Should we now have armoured buses for civilians travelling in Rajouri Poonch Reasi?
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I possibly have gone wrong in my assessment.
Video put out by Kashmir Tigers, front for SSG-linked Jaish / PAFF. Claims to show beheading of Capt who was KIA Doda at night
It is daylight video. Personnel beheaded is not Captain.
Facial resemblances of North-East people exploited to divert attn & create psy ops sensation.
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Northern Army Cdr Lt Gen Upendra Diwedi meets family of 48 RR soldier after wreath laying at Rajouri today
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The perils of hot pursuit.
Kishtwar chase of SSG-linked terrorists outcome in casualties. Terrain is very tough, KIA inevitable.
Better to be KIA hunting terrorists rather than perishing in ambush.
Overall, Pak terrorists on back foot ahead of Assembly polls.
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Head hunters ka shikar
The two fresh infiltrators shot in Kathua had lethal knives, head hunting on their agenda.
Thwarted by JK Police and CRPF ops. M4 carbine, AK56 rifle on them with green lacquered rounds.
Pic courtesy:
@OsintTV
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Possibly the terrorist who beheaded one of the two Naiks of 48 RR, Dec. 21, 2023, using the personal knife kept by the other beheaded Naik.
Code name: Abu Hamza, from JKP official release.
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2 of 3 civilians murdered in Poonch after 48 RR ambush —- Showkat & Shabir —- were under surveillance for “terrorist OGW”
Both nabbed in Aug 2023 after EW zeroed on their cellphone activity but let off after scrutiny of call records, conversations unavailable
Costly error?
Poonch torture of “terrorist OGWs” —- 1
10 men of Mohalla Topa Peer picked up were mostly graziers operating in jungles/ mtns
Mohalla is 4 km from ambush site
Call dump of mobile calls in ambush area had been retrieved
They were under investigation for “terror links”
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The other vehicle hit, terrorists took on 2 vehicles
Audacious ambush, terrorists not the normal run, pak army background, afghan battles veterans possibly
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A house / building at Poonch IAF ambush site
Did locals shelter ambush terrorists
Did locals see them
Did locals not know anything
To contain terrorism, imperative to investigate thoroughly and take to logical conclusion the role, if any, of locals. Not brush under carpet.
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ISI has been emboldened by our inability to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley. The ISI has embarked with fresh vigour in its campaign to drive out minorities from LOC regions of Jammu, the unfinished agenda of the massacres like Prankote in 1990s.
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Very mysterious. No official word on this.
Agniveer paratrooper lost life in a encounter.
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Pak soldier who did not end up in unmarked grave
6 of 8 POWs of Kargil War from Batalik ops
Sepoy Abdul Hamid, 33 Frontier Force, captured by Ladakh Scouts (Indus Wing)
Hamid wounded in leg
Questioned by Cdr, 70 Inf Bde, Devinder Singh & Bde Maj, M. Indrabalan
@37Vmanhas
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Kishtwar casualties of 11 RR (Dogra Regt.) — 2
In barrage of tight, accurate fire, four soldiers took hit. As the soldiers scattered, terrorist hiding on hillside overlooking track ran down, mutilated neck of KIA JCO, then sprinted towards opposite side to join two terrorists.
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Boy whose Kargil Dream came true
His Message to India from Tololing Top, 15,100 ft
My interview with young soldier of 2 Rajputana Rifles on TT, 6.7.’19.
"Sir, as child I watched Kargil War on TV and was so inspired by stories of 2 Raj Rif that I nurtured a dream to join btn
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Based purely on what relatives said, sections of media claimed, 3 dead locals of Topa Peer mohalla --- Showkat, Safeer & Shabir --- were innocent.
In contrast, 48 RR provided Court of Inquiry with specific, pinpoint records of nexus of 3 locals that set up ambush, 2beheadings
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1. Ambush set up by dumper truck blocking Gypsy
2. Terrorist had 2 M4s
3. Target was 48 RR Charlie Coy Cdr, he got video calls on cell to ascertain if he was in Gypsy
4. White Alto car seen in PAFF-Jaish video, Safeer there, his shawl recovered
5. Showkat, Shabir uphill of ambush
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A lesser known incident
In the Sept 13 attack on 11 RR, Kishtwar, Naidgam, a wounded soldier managed to make it to a Gujjar dhok and asked for help. An aged Gujjar and another Gujjar then got him on horseback and took him safely to the roadhead an hour away.
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8 OGWs of Jaish arrested by JK Police from Kathua
They were resposible for taking over terrorists infiltrating from Samba-Kathua, taking them to the heights, food, shelter etc. They were the ones which had supported the 3 terrorists with M4 carbine shot by 4 RR in Gandoh.
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Terrorist with M4 shot in Kathua, he was likely fresh infiltrator. 2 down in Kathua ops. Two senior cops vehicles hit by bursts in Kathua. Not ambush as in preplanned terrorist hit on Army, IAF, pilgrims.
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In the Doda attack on joint post of 4 RR (Bihar Regt) & JK Police, exchange of fire went on for more than 1 hour, leaving 6 SF personnel wounded. Situation is reminding me of wave of entrenched attacks just after Kargil.
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Motherland means 2 words: Mother and Land
Love them both, was 2nd Lt Puneet Datt's message
2nd Lt Puneet Datt's mother, Anita, recalls that her son had memorably divided the word, motherland, into two and lent it a deeper meaning.
(Pic courtesy:
@37VManhas
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Has enemy smelt blood?
The critical factor is the enemy’s perception of our defensive mindset, that we are living in denial and unwilling to take the fight to the enemy camp for a complexity of reasons. This is very worrisome, to my mind.
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Issues of command & control —- 2
After suffering grievous losses in Dec 21 ambush, 48 RR soldiers picked up “terrorist OGWs”, deliberately leaked videos of torture on Dec 22
CO, Col Arul Thomas, was on leave till Dec 23
Attached after that with 2IC, 13 Sector Cdr facing COI
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to cremate the bodies in Rajouri, arrangements were made to flow the bodies to their respective native places. “
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Some of the 48 RR families were heli-lifted from village, others brought to Rajouri in Army convoys
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(Left) Capt. Rommel Akram, Sitara-e-Jurrat (VrC equivalent), 6 NLI (SIKKIS), just after sniper round went through cheek and left ear. Point 5140 Complex 'Gun Hill' battle.
(Right) Akram bears the scar after the Kargil War.
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