The day marks a decisive victory for India when the missile boats of the Indian Navy during Operation Trident, in the 1971 India-Pakistan War, successfully fired onto Pakistani ships, oil installation and shore defence installations in Karachi.
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Defence
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Defence
INDIAN NAVY: DELIVERING MARITIME SECURITY AND CONTRIBUTING TO NATION-BUILDING
by Editorialby EditorialWhile the oceans span outwards from our shores, the Navy not only keeps a firm eye on the maritime environment but has always been ready and willing to contribute to nation-building in the aftermath of calamities
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The exploits of the Indian Navy during the 1971 India-Pakistan War are ingrained not only in the collective memory of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, but also the world at large. The missile attacks on the ships and at Karachi harbour and the subsequent burning of its oil fields for almost a week, were described as ‘the biggest bonfire in the Arabian Sea’.
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Before going ahead with the proposed move of creating theatre commands to increase ‘jointness’ between the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, we need to resolve certain fundamental issues pertaining to the chain of command, communications, operational guidance and training of officers.
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Kashmir had been bereft of any serious development for many decades as a result of exclusive politics and policies. Now, with the abrogation of Article 370, it is imperative for the region’s polity to believe in the strength of the Indian nation, be aware of the disorder rampant across the border, and work towards the empowerment and evolution of the Valley.
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