Army bashing is quite fashionable with this category.2 million.K.In the past 10 years, over 8,000 local youth of Manipur opting to join the Army/AR, apart from other Central Armed Police Forces, is a clear Hydrophilic non-woven fabric suppliers indication of the faith reposed in the Army/security forces. Pillai’s selfless deed in Tamenglong, Manipur in 1994, is one such inspiring story. The other fact, missed out by many, is the timing of filing of cases.The Army operates under AFSPA only when the prevailing security situation demands so. Nothing can be further from the truth. Therefore, any commentary on such a sensitive issue must be fully substantiated with a clear understanding of the past and prevailing security situations in the insurgency/terrorism infested states, whether in Punjab, J&K or Manipur.

On the contrary, the brutality of terrorists born by the fact that since 1992, more than 2,000 innocent civilians have been killed in Manipur by various terrorist groups, is never condemned by the so-called human rights activists and organisations.At the outset, certain facts require to be reiterated on these cases. All the incidents referred to in the petition occurred between 1979 and 2012. This, in itself, is ample proof that the case has been blown out of proportion merely to garner public attention by exaggerated figures. The universal parameters to assess the use of military force are: just cause, legality, last resort, proportionality and necessity. Despite these mechanisms being in place, those with vested interests belittle an organisation that upholds the very values the nation stands for today.

Representations against the AFSPA and allegations against Army operations — often in the past and even more so now — are part of a well-orchestrated campaign against the fabric of our democracy by external agencies and vested interest groups. In 1980s and ’90s, due to the rise of terrorism and secessionist demands in J&K, Manipur and Punjab, the affected areas were notified as “disturbed areas” by either the state or the Central government. Adequate means exist in the system for the locals to seek redressal of grievances at various levels. AFSPA does not empower soldiers to commit any extra-judicial unlawful act. The petition contesting the Kashmir government’s FIR against an Army officer has been filed by the officer’s father in his personal capacity and not by the Army. Moreover, since 1994, a total of 143 Army personnel have been punished for offences related to operations in J&K and the Northeast.

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