Even as these concerted and relentless counterterrorist operations were going on in the hinterland of Kashmir, ceasefire violations were reported at Poonch, Nowshera (twice), Tangdhar and Rampur in District Baramulla.
The spread is indicative of the fact that Pakistan kept the LOC on both sides of the Pir Panjal range heated up with incessant cross border firing.
In another significant incident, the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed on the International Border at Kathua in Jammu region shot down a Pakistan drone that was carrying into Indian Territory a sophisticated US made M-4 Carbine Machine Gun with adequate ammunition and seven Grenades.
These weapons were obviously meant to boost up the sagging morale and equipment deficiency of the terrorist cadre operating in Jammu and Kashmir, especially the foreign terrorist of the JeM who are known to prefer the M-4 series of Rifles.
In fact, there would be very few armies in annals of military history that are written about so extensively and minutely as the Northern Command.
The writings on the Galwan incident itself would fill at least a hundred books, what to talk of the continuous media engagement on the situation in Kashmir.
On Ladakh, every military veteran, retired diplomat, academician and journalist is giving his/her penny worth opinion. While most are appreciative of the courage and fortitude of our boys and the professional manner in which the leadership of the Command is handling the situation, there are a few negative views being presented.
These stand exposed as hollow and being the outcome of some vested interests.
The clash took place in the Galwan Valley due to a structure built by the Chinese at Patrolling Point 14 bang on the LAC to which the Indian side raised objects. Now the structure is no longer there. So, who won?
While our so-called experts remain engaged in discussing the problem till the cows come home, the Northern Command is steadily building up its strength to face any and every challenge including all out war.
In this preparation, it has the unremitting support of the Government and the entire Nation. The Air Force and Navy are also poised to come forward to assist.
The troops of the command and their leadership have nerves of steel. Nothing can deviate them from their sworn commitment to guard the sovereignty of their beloved nation.
When forces scared of their success speak ill of them and spread misinformation/canards they simply ignore it, as all good soldiers should, and carry on doing their duty.
They are very sure that whatever some vested interests may say the whole nation looks upon them with absolute confidence and great pride. The Nation wishes All Ranks of Northern Command on their Raising Day and assures them that each and very loyal Indian stands rock solid behind them.
(Onkareshwar Pandey is a Delhi based senior journalist)
Representational Images
Photo Caption - Combined Military Exercises with Pakistan. Courtesy – Twitter - @CNPakWW on June 17, 2020
Photo Caption - Lt Gen BS Raju, who in 2017 headed the Army’s counter-insurgency division in volatile south #Kashmir, is the new General Officer Commanding of the #Srinagar-based sensitive 15 Corps. He was instrumental in getting back local youth, who had taken up arms, into the mainstream. File Image of Lt. Gen. BS Raju, Courtesy - Kashmir Indepth
Photo Caption - Chinese Army on LAC - Image source - Twitter - Global Times News
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