"You pick up gun, and you are dead ....... unless you surrender"
There is no accent quite like the Punjabi accent and there is no Punjabi accent quite like of a Military officer. The army commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon asserted today at media conference- First such detailed breifing- after Pulwama attack that no matter how much whoever crosses over to the Indian Territory with ill intention Indian army is ever ready to give them a befitting fight.
He said "Kitne Ghazib aye Gaye .....
Lt Gen Dhillon more than once siad he will take the opportunity to appeal all the mothers in Jammu and Kashmir to convince their sons to stay away from terrorism.
"Our message is clear, you pick up a gun and don't surrender,you will be eliminated"
Lt General Dhillon took over on Feb 9, 2019 from Lt Gen AK Bhatt who is shifting to New Delhi as Military Secretary at Army Headquarters, Tribune India reported.“The officer has an incisive understanding of J&K, having served here for five tenures since 1988 with notable being sector commander of Rashtriya Rifles and Brigadier General Staff of the Chinar Corps,” the Army said.
A graduate from Defence Service Staff College, Wellington, and National Defence College, Delhi, Lt General Dhillon is credited with important appointments at the Army Headquarters and instructional appointments at Infantry School, Mhow, and Indian Army training team abroad.
Imran's 'proof' rhetoric a 'lame excuse', Pak PM did not condemn Pulwama: India
Even as Imran Khan 'offered' support to India to probe Pulwama attack and claimed that his government takes 'action if evidence" is provided, India on Tuesday outright rejected his radio broadcast and pointed out that Pakistan Prime Minister failed to even condemn the heinous act.
"We are not surprised that the Prime Minister of Pakistan refuses to acknowledge the attack on our security forces in Pulwama as an act of terrorism. Prime Minister of Pakistan has neither chosen to condemn this heinous act nor condoled with the bereaved families," an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs here said.
Throwing a virtual challenge to authorities in Pakistan - whom India has sought to 'isolate' in the comity of nations aftermath Pulwama attack - the MEA statement said Imran Khan regime should take action against Jaish-e-Mohammad and its leader Masood Azhar.
"It is a well-known fact that Jaish-e-Mohammad and its leader Masood Azhar are based in Pakistan. These should be sufficient proof for Pakistan to take action," an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs here said.
Earlier in a radio broadcast and breaking his five-day long silence, Mr Khan said - "Pakistan offers full support for any investigation in Pulwama. I guarantee action on this".
He had also said - "It is in our interest that nobody from our soil spreads violence. I want to tell Indian government that we will take action if evidence is found against anyone from Pakistan".
Not surprisingly in its hard hitting statement, the MEA said "Disclaiming any link between the terrorist attack and Pakistan is an oft-repeated excuse by Pakistan. The Pakistani Prime Minister has ignored claims made by the Jaish-e-Mohammad, as well as by the terrorist, who perpetrated this heinous crime".
"Pakistan Prime Minister has offered to investigate the matter if India provides proof. This is a lame excuse. In the horrific attack in Mumbai on 26/11, proof was provided to Pakistan. Despite this, the case has not progressed for the last more than 10 years. Likewise, on the terror attack on Pathankot airbase, there has been no progress. Promises of "guaranteed action” ring hollow given the track record of Pakistan," the statement said.
Ridiculing Khan's repeated reference to 'Naya Pakistan' in as many words, the statement said - "In this "Naya Pakistan”, Ministers of the current Government publicly share platforms with terrorists like Hafeez Saeed who have been proscribed by the United Nations".
In yet another clear snub, the statement said - "Pakistan claims to be the greatest victim of terrorism. This is far from truth. The international community is well acquainted with the reality that Pakistan is the nerve center of terrorism".
The MEA statement said - "Promises of "guaranteed action” ring hollow given the track record of Pakistan".
If Imran Khan is serious on terror, Pak must take action against JeM and Azhar: India
New Delhi, Feb 19 (UNI) Stepping up attack against Pakistan on its double standard on terrorism, India on Tuesday described its western neighbour as "the nerve center of terrorism" and said if Prime Minister Imran Khan was serious about crushing the menace, his government should take action against Jaish-e-Mohammad and its leader Masood Azhar.
"It is a well-known fact that Jaish-e-Mohammad and its leader Masood Azhar are based in Pakistan. These should be sufficient proof for Pakistan to take action," an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs here said.
The statement said - "Disclaiming any link between the terrorist attack and Pakistan is an oft-repeated excuse by Pakistan. The Pakistani Prime Minister has ignored claims made by the Jaish-e-Mohammad, as well as by the terrorist, who perpetrated this heinous crime".
The statement said - "Pakistan claims to be the greatest victim of terrorism. This is far from truth. The international community is well acquainted with the reality that Pakistan is the nerve center of terrorism".
It also referred to the Pakistani side demanding 'proof' and dismissed the fresh argument as a "lame excuse" and pointed out that - "In the horrific attack in Mumbai on 26/11, proof was provided to Pakistan. Despite this, the case has not progressed for the last more than 10 years. Likewise, on the terror attack on Pathankot airbase, there has been no progress".
The statement also said - "Promises of "guaranteed action” ring hollow given the track record of Pakistan".
"Pakistan’s Prime Minister has called for dialogue and expressed his readiness to talk about terrorism. India has repeatedly stated that it is ready to engage in a comprehensive bilateral dialogue in an atmosphere free from terror and violence," the statement said.
Growing India-Saudi ties can make Pakistan feel 'insecure': Official
New Delhi, Feb 19 (UNI) India has over the years built up a robust and very strong India-Saudi Arabia relation which is independent of any third party and the growing New Delhi-Riyadh axis has the potential to make Pakistan feel 'insecure'.
"If the growing ties between Saudi Arabia-Pakistan and Saudi Arabia-India are to be taken into account, let me say that it is Pakistan which is feeling a bit insecure and not us," a senior official has said here.
"This India-Saudi relationship has radically transformed in last few years," the official said, adding, "In fact, if someone has to be worried, it is Pakistan".
The bureaucrat in the know of things vis-a-vis India-Saudi Arabia relations and the importance attached by both sides to it further said - "Last four-five years, we have seen a remarkable transformation and that is something that has genuinely happened and particularly after the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016".
Commenting on the fact that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud made a visit to Islamabad on Sunday and even told Pakistani leadership that he would be happy to be a 'Pak envoy' in Saudi Arabia, the official tried to point out the obvious facts about ground zero situation and economic reality.
"When they invest in India, they are going to invest on a very robust economy which is growing over 7 per cent and that they are not here to bail out India," he said.
"We have developed a strong independent strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia and it is independent of Pakistan," he said.
As a testimony of India-Saudi better understanding, the bureaucrat pointed out at the 2016 Joint Statement issued at Riyadh during Mr Modi's visit in 2016 that said, ''The menace of extremism and terrorism threatens all nations and societies and the two sides reject totally any attempt to link this universal phenomenon to any particular race, religion or culture.''
"They called on all states to reject the use of terrorism against other countries; dismantle terrorism infrastructures where they happen to exist and to cut off any kind of support and financing to the terrorists operating and perpetrating terrorism from their territories against other states; and bring perpetrators of acts of terrorism to justice".
Sources also said that even as the Pulwama terror attack is being debated and discussed now, the visit of Saudi Crown Prince to India was planned much before February 14 attack.
The official pointed out that the reflection of growing ties must be also appreciated from the fact as over last few years, many people wanted by Indian agencies have been 'extradited'.
"If you look at defence cooperation, there is a greater interest in Saudi side to engage with us and thus we are also looking at a joint Naval exercise," he said.
India is, in fact, one of the eighth key strategic partners of Saudi Arabia and these include - China, Japan, Korea, France, Germany, the UK and the US.
"This list was beyond the countries they (Saudis) were traditionally engaged and the decision to include these eight countries as their strategic partners was taken suo motu by Saudi leadership," he said.
"This itself is a signal given by Saudi Arabia," the official added.
"The first state visit of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince will take the relations only to a higher level," the source said.
Terror to figure prominently in India-Saudi Jt. Statement, it 'was flagged' off in 2016
New Delhi, Feb 19 (UNI) In endorsement to India's stance on cross border terrorism and as a testimony of India-Saudi Arabia friendship the issue of terrorism will be highlighted yet again at the bilateral talks between two sides when Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud interacts with the Indian delegation led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"If you see 2016 Joint Statement issued in April 2016 during Mr Modi's visit, it is very much there.
There was a clear phrase of the terrorists 'operating and perpetrating terrorism from their territories against other states' ......so there is no reason to feel otherwise," a source said.
The Crown Prince who arrived in Islamabad on Sunday at the start of his Asia tour - that includes first State Visit to India has returned to Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Apparently, Indian diplomats had 'reservations' over his coming to India from Islamabad.
Now, according to sources, Crown Prince will arrive here on late evening Tuesday and will have important rounds of talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday.
In 2016, the Joint Statement had - "....called on all states to reject the use of terrorism against other countries; dismantle terrorism infrastructures where they happen to exist and to cut off any kind of support and financing to the terrorists operating and perpetrating terrorism from their territories against other states; and bring perpetrators of acts of terrorism to justice".
Indian side believe unlike past, there is a "shift" in Saudi perception about the issue of terrorism.
In fact, New Delhi has reasons to believe that Saudi Arabia is no more taking the 'Pakistan's narrative' on the issue Kashmir and cross border terrorism in the spirit as they used to do in the past.
During the talks, India will raise the issue of Pakistan's support to terror groups, sources said.
"Saudi Arabia is a strategic partner in our extended neighbourhood. The Riyadh Declaration of 2010 had forged a Strategic Partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. Relations between India and Saudi Arabia are rooted in strong historical and civilisational links," Secretary, Economic Relations in the Ministry of External Affairs T S Tirumurti said.
"Our relations received a huge boost during the visit of Prime Minister Modi in April 2016. Since then, there has been an intensification of our engagement".
He also said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned and denounced the terrorist attack on Indian security forces in Pulwama on February 14.
"We appreciate Kingdom’s cooperation in security and counter terrorism areas over the years. During the visit of PM Modi to Saudi Arabia in 2016, an MoU on cooperation in exchange of intelligence related to money laundering and terrorism financing was signed. The Kingdom has shown greater understanding of our terrorism-related concerns and also agreed to work with India in countering this global menace," he said.
Meanwhile, in Islamabad, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has said - "Our objective is to try to de-escalate tensions between the two countries, neighbouring countries, and to see if there is a path forward to resolving those differences peacefully".
India on Monday asserted that notwithstanding the fact that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a visit to Islamabad just on the eve of his trip to India, the context of Pakistan is "irrelevant" to India Saudi Arabia relations, informed sources said here.
"His visit to Pakistan in the aftermath of the February 14 Pulwama attack is not a setback to India. Media have reported about Saudi investments coming in Pakistan....But when they invest in India, they will not be doing so to bail out the economy," a senior official said.
Saudi Crown Prince arrives for crucial talks amid unusual tension b/w India & Pak
New Delhi, Feb 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud as the latter kick starts his two-day crucial and maiden state visit to India at a time when heightened tension has surfaced between India and Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
"India is delighted to welcome HRH Mohammed Bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia," Mr Modi tweeted.
"A new chapter in bilateral relations. Breaking protocol, PM Narendra Modi personally receives Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia as he arrives on his first bilateral visit to India", MEA spokesman Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
India has asserted that notwithstanding the fact that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a visit to Islamabad just on the eve of his trip to India, the context of Pakistan is "irrelevant" to India-Saudi Arabia relations.
The visiting dignitary, who made a visit to Pakistan on Sunday, will have important rounds of talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday.
In endorsement to India's stance on cross border terrorism and as a testimony of India-Saudi Arabia friendship the issue of terrorism will be highlighted at the bilateral talks between two sides on Wednesday.
"If you see 2016 Joint Statement issued in April 2016 during Mr Modi's visit, it is very much there.
There was a clear phrase of the terrorists operating and perpetrating terrorism from their territories against other states' ......so there is no reason to feel otherwise," a source said here.
The visit of Saudi Crown Prince comes at a time when Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan made a radio broadcast - "Pakistan offers full support for any investigation in Pulwama. I guarantee action on this".
Imran Khan's missive was dismissed hours later by Indian Ministry of External Affairs which in a strongly worded statement said - "We are not surprised that the Prime Minister of Pakistan refuses to acknowledge the attack on our security forces in Pulwama as an act of terrorism. Prime Minister of Pakistan has neither chosen to condemn this heinous act nor condoled with the bereaved families".
Ridiculing Khan's repeated reference to 'Naya Pakistan' in as many words, the statement said - "In this "Naya Pakistan”, Ministers of the current Government publicly share platforms with terrorists like Hafeez Saeed who have been proscribed by the United Nations".
"Saudi Arabia is a strategic partner in our extended neighbourhood. The Riyadh Declaration of 2010 had forged a Strategic Partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. Relations between India and Saudi Arabia are rooted in strong historical and civilisational links," Secretary, Economic Relations in the Ministry of External Affairs T S Tirumurti said.
"Our relations received a huge boost during the visit of Prime Minister Modi in April 2016. Since then, there has been an intensification of our engagement".
He also said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned and denounced the terrorist attack on Indian security forces in Pulwama on February 14.
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