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Lt Gen BS Raju, Corps Commander of #Srinagar based 15 Corps was interviewed by NDTV on 05 July. He spoke at length about the prevailing situation in Valley, active #terrorist groups, IED threats & recent encounters. The highlights were
A #thread..
Lt Gen BS Raju, Corps Commander of #Srinagar based 15 Corps was interviewed by NDTV on 05 July. He spoke at length about the prevailing situation in Valley, active #terrorist groups, IED threats & recent encounters. The highlights were
A #thread..
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At the very beginning, he clarified that since #PakistanArmy is ready to facilitate infiltration of 300 terrorists into the valley, “My men are waiting to receive them”.
At the very beginning, he clarified that since #PakistanArmy is ready to facilitate infiltration of 300 terrorists into the valley, “My men are waiting to receive them”.
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#Pakistan has always resorted to cross border #terrorism to create unrest in the Valley. “When the Valley is quiet, Pakistan makes a lot of noise. When the Valley is burning, Pakistan remains quiet." This correlation needs to be understood.
#Pakistan has always resorted to cross border #terrorism to create unrest in the Valley. “When the Valley is quiet, Pakistan makes a lot of noise. When the Valley is burning, Pakistan remains quiet." This correlation needs to be understood.
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He further stated that SF take extraordinary care to reduce civilian casualties during live operations, “We even give #terrorists the opportunity to surrender. We don’t want to kill them”
He further stated that SF take extraordinary care to reduce civilian casualties during live operations, “We even give #terrorists the opportunity to surrender. We don’t want to kill them”
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He elaborated on what transpired during the #Bijbehera & #Sopore attacks on #crpf where civilians were also killed by terrorists, putting to rest all rumours pointing finger at Security Forces.
He elaborated on what transpired during the #Bijbehera & #Sopore attacks on #crpf where civilians were also killed by terrorists, putting to rest all rumours pointing finger at Security Forces.
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He remembered Col Ashutosh, CO, 21 RR & the brave men who lost their lives in the #handwara encounter. “In the cycle of violence, there is always a time when stars don’t align. We respect the decisions of Commanders on ground”.
He remembered Col Ashutosh, CO, 21 RR & the brave men who lost their lives in the #handwara encounter. “In the cycle of violence, there is always a time when stars don’t align. We respect the decisions of Commanders on ground”.
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On the elimination of #RiyazNaikoo, he added that apart from Hizbul Mujahideen, other terror outfits will also ‘miss him’ as he cud influence youth into tanzeem recruitment. “Our focus is neutralization of terrorist leadership as it will reduce violence in envt & recruitment ”
On the elimination of #RiyazNaikoo, he added that apart from Hizbul Mujahideen, other terror outfits will also ‘miss him’ as he cud influence youth into tanzeem recruitment. “Our focus is neutralization of terrorist leadership as it will reduce violence in envt & recruitment ”
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He emphasized on the need to identify the nexus which provides explosives for #IED fabrication. He further remarked that “ #Pakistan is happy whenever there is an inconvenience caused to public due to IED threat as it generates agitation from people against the administration”
He emphasized on the need to identify the nexus which provides explosives for #IED fabrication. He further remarked that “ #Pakistan is happy whenever there is an inconvenience caused to public due to IED threat as it generates agitation from people against the administration”
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On retaliation to Pakistan assisted infiltration bids, he assured “We have hit back heavily whenever there are infiltration attempts aided by #Pakistan, our strikes have been punitive in nature. If there are any signs of any misadventure, our response will be hard & quick”
On retaliation to Pakistan assisted infiltration bids, he assured “We have hit back heavily whenever there are infiltration attempts aided by #Pakistan, our strikes have been punitive in nature. If there are any signs of any misadventure, our response will be hard & quick”
