BJP repeating its past practice of gaining po­litical mileage ahead of upcoming elections is trying to create a false casus belli to regain lost popularity. According to Indian media reports, on September 16, multiple officers and soldiers of the Indian forces were killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Uri sector, resulting in a dozen casualties. Similar reports of Indian forces operation came from Anantnag on September 12, where as per their nar­rative, 1 Lieutenant colonel , 1 major and 1 DSP were killed. Such activity is out of question in an area where Indian Forces are engaged in so called “fierced encounter”. In anticipation of Indian elections, the Modi government has initiated a campaign to demonize its own citizens and military officers.


Source:   The Nation
September 17, 2023 17:03 UTC