Soldiers Of A Borderless World
The Indo-Bangladesh border has become hot once again. Alarmed by reports of the presence of Al Qaeda terrorists and isi agents in Bangladesh, the bsf intends to deploy more forces along the border. According to additional director-general (east) A.K. Mitra, 31 more companies will be deployed along the border with…
Less Than Civil In Their Civvies
The perils of prolonged army deployment for counter-insurgency operations were in evidence in Assam last week. An army team, throwing all established norms to the winds, tried to raid a village leading to the death of seven innocent villagers. A civilian driver, a major and a jawan were also killed…
IMpending Peace?
The NSCN(I-M) and the Centre are coming to the table at last More Coverage
Punishment’s Pejorative
When you want to punish an erring official, post him to the Northeast. The news that a Punjab and Haryana High Court judge allegedly involved in the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) scam has been recommended for transfer to the Gauhati High Court has triggered off a wave of protest…