SECURITY SCAN: Internal and External Security, Countering China Pakistan Hybrid War

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5th Aug marks the third anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. It is on this day in August 2019, when provisions of Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated by the Union Government.

 

After the revocation of Article 370, all Central laws and various welfare schemes are applicable there and the decision has also paved the way for attracting investment in the region which in turn has brought in development.

There has been a record footfall of tourists at airports and tourist places in Jammu and Kashmir and over 79 lakh Tourists visited there between October 2021 and March 2022.

 

Abrogation has ended the seven-decade-long discrimination faced by the tribal communities including Gujjar-Bakerwal and Gaddi-Sippi. Jammu- Baramulla railway project will be an all-weather convenient and cost-effective mass transportation system and will act as a catalyst for the overall development of Kashmir valley.

 

The J&K Police data on the third anniversary of the nullification which showed that violence has dropped to all time low. The democratic process has reached at ground level.

 

 

 

 

 

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Navy have signed an MoU to collaborate on aviation research and development, and to ramp up self-reliance efforts for the Indian Navy, in line with the goals of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

 

The MoU, signed on July 29, provides a formal basis for the Indian Navy to interact with relevant faculty members at IISc and will promote joint research programmes in areas of mutual interest, Bengaluru-based IISc said in a statement.

 

The areas of collaboration under this MoU will fall under the domain of Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering, including design and education technology.

 

 

 

 

The Indian Army is procuring 800 Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicle for Mechanized forces under 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

 

 

 

 

 

The Indian Army, by far the biggest recruiter of soldiers in the armed forces, will start conducting recruitment rallies throughout the country from August 11, with notifications sent with a detailed schedule for different districts. The army is expected to recruit over 40,000 soldiers under the scheme in the first year.

 

 

 

 

 

Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a campaign titled Har Ghar Tiranga seeks to encourage the people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark the 75th year of India’s Independence.

 

Bringing the flag home collectively as a nation in the 75th year of Independence is also an embodiment of our commitment to nation-building. The idea behind the initiative is to invoke the dormant feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the people.

 

 

 

 

Private board headed by Badruddin Ajmal runs private 1000 madrasas and CM Himanta Biswa has assured strict actions against all elements spreading radicalization. The Assam government has also asked people to report to police if the imam (cleric) or teacher of a madrasa in their locality is from outside.

Authorities in Assam's Marigaon district demolished a madrasa, run by a cleric who was recently arrested for his links with a Bangladesh-based terror outfit.

 

 

 

 

NIA has cracked down on ISIS modules, 13 premises were raided in six states at 13 premises across the states, with searches in Bhopal and Raisen in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar's Arariya district and Kolhapur and Nanded districts of Maharashtra.

 

Proactive actions by security agencies is stopping spread of radicalization in the country. Most terrorist and their supporters get arrested by the NIA before they are able to commit act of terrorism. This is a vast progress in fighting terrorism as compared to the earlier years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande was on two-day visit to Bhutan. The visit aimed to further enhance the unique and time-tested bilateral relationship, characterized by utmost trust, goodwill and mutual understanding.

 

 

 

 

Mig-21 trainer aircraft met with an accident near Barmer killing both pilots. MiG-21s had been the mainstay of the IAF for a long time and performed well in wars. However, the aircraft had a very poor safety record.

 

 

 

 

IAF will retire one squadron of the MiG-21 Bison aircraft by September 30 and phase out the remaining fleet by 2025, MOD has decided to step up the induction of LCA Tejas aircraft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pakistan Army Chief was Seeking US help in Securing Crucial IMF Loan. Historical importance of Pakistani Army has touched nadir, says PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry. Pakistan reported 434 terror attacks on security forces in first half of 2022.

 

Viral videos have claimed that the Taliban destroyed a pillar with the Pakistan emblem laid by the Pakistan government at the zero point of the Durand Line.

 

 

 

 

The killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri in a Kabul safe house was an outstanding counter terrorist operation. Zawahiri was killed in Kabul, where he was residing as a guest of the Taliban. The house was struck by two Hell fires missiles in a precision, counter terrorism operation.

 

Zawahiri killing may help anti-India groups get shelter in Kabul. The killing has exposed close ties of the Taliban leadership with the terror outfit and has highlighted concerns that anti-India groups are being given shelter and support by Kabul. Killing Zawahiri shows that USA is back in Af-Pak.

 

 

 

 

 

The Tehrek e Taliban has already started accusing the Pakistan army of providing a base to US forces for the drone strike. This would imply that more serious violence will be seen in the Af-Pak region in the weeks to come. Taliban requires urgent infusion of cash to handle an economic catastrophe.

 

 

 

 

The 15th report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the United Nations efforts in countering the threat is well analyzed but the militant group views Afghanistan as a base for expansion for its "great caliphate" project. Their activities need to be monitored closely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tensions are high in the Taiwan strait after China announced targeted military operations in several areas around Taiwan following U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi's arrival on the island.

 

China has warned aircraft and ships to avoid the areas during the exercises, which run through Sunday. The drills appear to be a rehearsal for a potential blockade.

 

The drills were prompted by a visit to the island by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and are intended to advertise China’s threat to attack Taiwan. Along with its moves to isolate Taiwan diplomatically, China has long threatened military retaliation over moves by the island to solidify its de- facto independence with the support of U.S.

Suspected drones have flown over Taiwan and massive cyber attacks are also taking place.

 

 

 

 

How close the People's Liberation Army is to mastering the capabilities needed to dispatch tens of thousands of troops to Taiwan, by sea or air; establish a foothold on the island; and push outward to seize vital sites like ports, railways and communication hubs, as well as cities crowded with potential insurgents. Invasion of the island would certainly draw the United States, along Japan and Australia.

 

Many users on Chinese Social Media mocked the Chinese government for not taking military action to stop Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip, saying it hadn’t lived up to its tough rhetoric.

U.S. and China have now entered a long tunnel of confrontation that does not let either side back down and the struggle will last for long time.

 

Presently the Chinese are not ready for contact warfare. If they attack Taiwan, they will get bogged down in military campaign in Taiwan like Russia in Ukraine.

 

 

 

 

 

Why is China’s water security a concern for lower riparian states? China has already started using water as a weapon as upper riparian country, causing concern to the lower riparian states like India, Bangla Desh, South East Asian Countries. This must be countered collectively.