File photo of Indian Army Chief Bikram Singh. PHOTO: INDIAN ARMY
"If they [Pakistani troops] violate ceasefire, hum bhi churian pehan ke nahin baithe hain [we are not wearing bangles]. Our men also fire. This work is done at the tactical level and it is happening," Army chief asserted.
He said the Indian Army was giving a "befitting" reply to any ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops.However, Bikram Singh said that he didn't want to comment on Pakistani Prime Minister Pervaiz Ashraf's Ajmer visit.
"Our soldiers are not sitting idle. We won't remain quiet if they violate the ceasefire. This keeps on happening at the ground. The battalion commanders are the best people to reply," Singh replied when asked about the situation at the Line of Control.
Commenting on the Pakistani PM's visit, Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh said, "It [visit of Pakistan PM] is a political decision, let's not make an issue out of it. Let the government take the decision. Being an Army chief, I would not like to comment on it."
However, he said the Indian Army had already conveyed its concern to the centre on the issue of ceasefire violations, beheading of an Indian soldier and brutal killing of another soldier by Pakistani troops in January.
"At that time, we showed our concern.We have shown our emotions [to the Centre]," the Army Chief,said.
"This action [reacting to ceasefire violations] is seen at the lower level and not decided at the Army Chief's level,"he pointed out.
Earlier, addressing the gathering, Singh asked ex-servicemen to remain apolitical having been part of the disciplined force.
"I want that our ex-servicemen associations should not get politicised. We need to be disciplined. I am seeing that ex-servicemen associations are becoming political. It should not happen. We are secular and it is important, he asserted.
Earlier in January, India's army chief threatened to retaliate against Pakistan for the killing of two soldiers in fighting near the border of the disputed region of Kashmir, saying he had asked his commanders there to be aggressive in the face of provocation.
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Good to know that our Army Chief is not wearing bangles. The country is safe in his hands.
@Lala Gee: "Rest of the Indians, including Indian Government and Army, blame otherwise, that the infiltration has rather increased recently."
They claim infiltration has increased from 2010 to 2012 That is not inconsistent with what @Raj Kafir is saying.
Indian army chief is behaving like a villain of Punjabi movies.Next time he issues a warning to Pakistan, he should hold a gandassa for added effect.
*"If they [Pakistani troops] violate ceasefire, hum bhi churian pehan ke nahin baithe hain [we are not wearing bangles]. Our men also fire. This work is done at the tactical level and it is happening,” *
.Its high time Indian Military Academy should introduce a course on Communication skills. This sounds like a Sunny Deol movie line.
“If they [Pakistani troops] violate ceasefire, hum bhi churian pehan ke nahin baithe hain [we are not wearing bangles]. Our men also fire. This work is done at the tactical level and it is happening,” Army chief asserted.
Looks the feloow already had 12 on the clock.
can just laugh at the comment.
@Raj Kafir:
"Since then infiltrations and violation of LOC from Pakistan side has not happened."
Rest of the Indians, including Indian Government and Army, blame otherwise, that the infiltration has rather increased recently.
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." E. F. Schumacher
Dear Sir, A clear case of sensational reporting to make news. All that the Indian Army Chief in reply to question by press has said that at the LOC we also fire and this firing goes on from both sides. This is a fact and not that the Indian Army is sitting quiet wearing bangles. Note the twist that made this statement as a warning. We must promote peace and not war.
Trolls are ready too.
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vee are ready.
and yet our PM has visited in Indian shame for us..
This is a precursor of the times to come. Now that the pressure on the western front seems to be easing, the Pakistan Army is getting ready to go back to its old ways. That's what one derives from the situation- the way the pot is being kept boiling. India should plan on keeping a forward posture from the Pakistani western front. It will ensure that the Pakistan Army is not in any position to get back to the pre-9/11 position where it can comfortably use the proxies on the eastern front. It is this double ptessure that has kept the Pakistan army away from coups as well despite all the "liberties" taken by the civilian leadership.
Earlier in January, India’s army chief threatened to retaliate against Pakistan for the killing of two soldiers in fighting near the border of the disputed region of Kashmir, saying he had asked his commanders there to be aggressive in the face of provocation.
Since then infiltrations and violation of LOC from Pakistan side has not happened. General Singh is consistent in his approach and Indian borders are fully secured under his command. Thank you General Singh.
Shss!! We are too busy killing each other and burning down each others homes!!