संवाद # 188: Major General GD Bakshi on J&K, Agniveer blunder & way forward Vaad

Major General G.D. Bakshi is a retired Indian Army officer, renowned for his service in the Jammu and Kashmir and his role in the Kargil War. He has received the Vishisht Seva Medal and the Sena Medal for his distinguished service. A prolific author and defense analyst, Bakshi has written extensively on military history and strategy. Post-retirement, he remains a prominent commentator on national security issues.

0:00 Why Jammu is under attack
4:57 General Bakshi on 90s Ops
9:03 Reasi barbarism
12:58 Ops in Rajouri Poonch
14:45 Troops reduction in Army
19:00 Problem with Agniveer
21:17 Big difference in Ops in Kashmir Vs Jammu
23:22 Don’t be defensive PLEASE
28:49 How Brigadier Acharya was punished
31:40 Manpower is critical in mountains - Kargil example
33:45 Don’t cut down army strength
34:52 Indian Army won’t get good soldiers with Agniveer
37:30 Reforms in Agniveer
42:54 Pak’s Modus operandi has changed in J&K now
44:20 Army has to go on offensive
47:00 Narco angle - new method in J&K
49:07 General Bakshi’s recommendations