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Kapoor said tension between India and Pakistan were ‘larger’ in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks, but said there was no need to create any hysteria.
"We expect Pakistan to move some troops from FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) to its eastern borders with India. They have come to eastern border of Pakistan with India," Kapoor told a press conference in New Delhi.
He said the Indian Army had already "factored this" into its planning and there was "no cause for concern" in India.
"There is a larger amount of tension after 26/11. Because we feel that the perpetrators of 26/11 came from Pakistan. In view of that, we in India are keeping all options open," he said.
Elaborating on the options, he said these were ‘diplomatic, economic, or as a last resort, a fighting option’.
Kapoor said, there was ‘no need to create any kind of hysteria’.
On the use of military option as a last resort, Gen Kapoor said the decision was dependent on the political leadership when they felt that all other options, including international opinion, were exhausted.
"Our political leadership has said war is not an option. But all options are open. The situation remains at that stage," he said to a query.
Regarding reports of some strike formations of the Indian Army moving towards the western borders, Kapoor said some of the formations were currently carrying out exercise in both the Mahajan ranges and Pokhran ranges and that the information had already been shared with the neighbouring country.
"It is part of an understanding that practice training be intimated. There has been some amount of clearing up of bunkers, which need to be maintained regularly. It need not become a cause for a war frenzy," the Army Chief said.
On the threat of nuclear arsenal from Pakistan falling into terrorists' hands, Kapoor said: "I wish it doesn't happen."
But, he said, if there was a degree of stability in Pakistan, this threat would not become a reality. "Nuclear weapon in the wrong hands is a cause for worry for the entire globe," he added.
Asked if India, having helped Afghanistan to rebuild infrastructure, should get a strategic presence there to squeeze Pakistan, the General said it was for the political leaders to take a policy decision on the matter.
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Hi guys do you really think nuk supplied by chinies to pakistan will work?????????
pak is root of all terrorist in worldon religion Barristor Jina divide country but wht happened in 5o year with pakistan now pakistan is pet of usa surprisingly some(not all) indian muslims sopport pakistan they are namak harami i don`t know what is reason behind of that. only religion does matter?
Genetically, the closest relative of Pakistan will be India and vice versa. If, these two countries fight the happiest people on the earth will be those who created Pakistan. Lessons should be learnt from Iraq and Iran war. After fighting both countries will be weak and some third one will take over. India and Pakistan should never ever fight. Ignore the provocation from the external sources. Terror strike is a tool to provoke. Its physical origin may be Pakistan but its mastermind is certainly not Pakistan, nor the LeT. During this hard time, the best these two countries can do is to join hands together. Merge together to form a joint force, which will be a big slap to many cheeks. Follow what the East and West Germany did. Donot talk to the leaders. Go to the public and ask them. Our politicians donot understand this very simple Lesson. Mahatma Gandhi knew all about it and he gave his life to this cause, that I am talking about. Jai Hindustan- Jai Pakistan.
Mr. Kailsh,Did any of your loved one got killed by terrorist, while they were waiting as commuter at C S T railway stn. ? If so, you would have never talked about this kind of shit.
Mahatma Gandhi gave his life to Nathuram Godse if I am not mistaken. And stop day dreaming, please. What you say is never going to happen. When the sun comes up, darkness disappears, both can not be together as friends.
YOU SAID IT HONORABLE GENERAL. WE THE ONE BILLION INDIANS ARE BEHIND YOU SIR, TO GIVE A HAND TO YOU AND YOUR MEN.
At the time of independence Jinnah claimed for a seperate country Pakistan for Muslims. But what happened after Independence , Pak again split into two namely Pakistan
Please arrest this Guy Rehman as he is a Pak supporter and therefore it is a clear case that some people belongs to a particular community are working against India by holding the status as an Indian Citizen. Authorities have to take strict action against these kind of people under Terrorist
War is always the last option, but if we are forced to it - then we have to do it with full force, and see that atleast for in the near future no threat arises again. But who is in control in Pakistan - everyone has their own ideologies. 90% of them are with the terrorists. So as our Army chief said the "fighting option" should always be kept open. At the present circumstances always not just prevention "ELIMINATION" is the best and only option. Act and then let us talk to the world.
does pakis know, india has devoloped a missile which can sense N-Bomb and can destroy it in the space long before it explodes. so the paki sub classical N-Bomb will explode in pakistan only. truely said, pakis had build the islamic bomb to kill all the islamic people. we indians have even the capability to change the circuit of a nuclear bomb even if it is fired, how about that ? are our nuclear scientists reading my article ? we shall keep one or two people alive in pakistan, so that they can pick up the peices of pakistan blown. recently i came to know that we have smell bombs and name bombs which when fired will only blow the back of those named.
It is time India uses its N bomb on Pak and Betreyerdesh as well eliminate all anti India sections inside india. We will have peace . We are sacrificing our people every month .we are sacrificing our money. we are kept in tension always. It is time we are relived and once for all.Pak Leaders have no creditablity. They are liers and corrupt.They never want devolopement and the Army and ISI are the most corrupt. No reasoning can bring light. Only the N weapon will solve the problem. We will sacrifice pak and bangladesh for a change and stop sacrificing Indians.
his statement is so mild and non threatening that i doubt it will scare my pet dog leave alone the pakistan army. he almost sounds apologetic for saying that military option is the last option. very pathetic it would have been better if he had shut up and not said anything.
Can Gen Kapoor explain why the 5 th Largest Army in the world took 60 Hrs to kill 10 Terrorist?Why the Media was allowed to telecast live for those 60 hrs as if it was a Cricket Match?Why Indian army is buying sub standard arms
Time to shut up and act. No one is amused by this big talk anymore
Pakistani leaders are extremely successful in baragin, by faking action against terror on the Afgahn border and minting billions to stay on papaer, on the side of right minded countries. Pakistan can beg enough money to spare its own income to promote terrorism so that it can bargain many more billions in the name of fighting against terrorism, in the times to come.
Mr.Rehman i want have a big laugh at your comment. Rember we too have nukes. More powerful in size , weight and more in number. u dare not to nuke India. the moment pak does so it will be end of Pakistan. Pakistan will remain in history of the world. Pakistan will be completely wiped out from the world map. Though we too will suffer huge loss but we will survive. our way to resolve issues peacefully shouldn't be taken as weakness. any how we don't need to destroy u. Ur own people will destroy u.Pakistan is a lawless state, Pakistan is a failing state. it was good that we got partitioned . due to partition we got rid of rogue elements which are currently active in Pakistan. you people will have to forget Kashmir. Kashmir was part of India before and it will remain so. we aren't going to give you an inch of the Kashmir territory to u pakis.
The British made the biggest mistake in their history by creating a devil like Pakistan I wish the British government had a better understanding of what the future could be like. Pakistan as it stands today is on a suicidal path where it is destroying itself by living in denial of the cancer within. Pakistan wants to succeed by hurting India but it does not realize that in an attempt to harm India ,it is creating a devil within that is going to destroy itself.It is a shame that such remarkable cities like Lahore and Karachi are now working as head quarters of the terrorists and providing safe havens to criminals. It is only a matter of time that Pakistan will find itself in a much worse position than it is now and that too only if it does survive the next few years.God save Pakistan from its own army and ISI !!!
well when India do a surgical strike in Pak I wont be surprised whether pakistan is capable of firing missile most of the missile are made chin and I doubt they work. Even if they work i hope pakistan army know how to use them.
WHY FIGHT WHEN WE ARO GOING TO RETURN -- NOT USE OUR DOMINATING POSITION ? WE RETURNED ENTIRE TERITORY - UP TO LAHORE -----WE RETURNED 90000 SOLDIERS WITHOUT - TAKING BACK POK ie Pak occupied Kashmir - S S PAI
Its ur army chief? hehehehehHe looks like a taxi driver.. Ask him to put off uniform and start his actual work. It suits on him. Ask him dont make himslef happy and ur stupid jannata with stupid statements. Dare to come across and face us, we dont want any statement. We invite to you to come and see wht we will do with ur mouse army.
Mr. Saad, my dear why are you compelling our Army men to come to Pakistan ?? look..our boys are very naughty, they will have nice time there and later so many of your new born babies will have face resemblance of our Army boys. So better don'nt compel our boys..Also dear, our Generals don't know how wear salwar\khammes like you men and women, but they know how to open it. Do you wanna have their face resemblance also for your new born babies ???
Please, if you are indeed Indian, stop exhibiting your culture. This sort of obnoxious statement might be what your parents taught you, but not very becoming a person purporting to speak as a Indian.
WHY FIGHT WHEN WE RETURN WITHOUT TAKING ANYTHING IN RETURN- ?WE WON THE INDO PAK WAR -REACHED LAHORE ---- RETURNED WITHOUT TAKING BACK -'-POK' ---- DON'T SAY 'POK' ( PAK OCCUPIED KASHMIR ) SAY ' POI ' ie Pak Occupied India . WE RETURNED THE 90000( IN WORDS NINETY THOUSAND SOLDIERS ONLY ) - WITHOUT USING OUR DOMINATING POSITION . WHY ? why ? WHY ? why ? WHY ? why ? WHY ?--------------------------------------------WE ONLY WRITE BOOKS - MAKE FILMS ON ' CHANAKYA NITI " but don't apply it .----------------------------- it is only Pakistan that applies Chanakyaniti . Adv . S S. Pai ;
Mr. XYZ(All Indians)Please dont talk on newspaper, if you dare ask ur army to cross the border, your politicians know the strength of Pakistan Forces. Once your army dare to come across, in the mean time i just you to export wood to burn ur army dead bodies. Coz enough wood will not be available in your county for ur soldiers as many as ur army dead bodies will.Apna ghar ma tu billi b (lion) hoti ha.Please i invite you to come across. Give us a chance to show wht we are and wht we can do with ur bloody army.
Are Bhai Pakistani, my father was a soldier. He used to tell tales about ur army men's adventures. We indians all know what stuff u r made up of. You have seen our stuff in the last 3 wars. Why do U want to invite death to your doorstep. You people are cowards. You can attack like thiefs from behind. You cannot find the Indian army. It will smash u people into pulp!
HAI PAKISTANI, JUST ASK YOUR FOREFATHERS WHAT HAD HAPPEND IN 1971, YOUR POOR GENERAL NIAZI SURRENDED TO INDIAN ARMY ALONG WITH HIS 90,000 TROOPS, TO BE FRANK WITH YOU, OUR ARMY MEN AFTER LANDING IN PAKISTAN, THEY HAD NICE TIME THERE, LEAVING BEHIND SWEET MEMORIES IN THE FORM OF BABIES.YOU BETTER CHECK UP YOUR FACE, PROBABLY YOUR FACE WILL HAVE A RESEMBLANCE OF ONE OF OUR SOLDIERS WHO WERE THERE IN 1971.
I'd prefer the quiet Army Generals who actually punch and not shout. Its time the Army talks less and keep the enemy guessing.
Atleast some one spoke ! Thank you very much, Chief. Some Rehman, here, says that Pak has the Nukes. He forgot that they actually stole the Nukes and Nukes do not work automatically, there is a procedure to make them work, which no one in Pakistan knows. Afterall you cant steal everything, not the brain at least. Therefore, start playing with them, because they are of no other use to you guys. Hahahahahahahahahahaha
Indian polticans and indians can just bark thats all they can doThey are keep barking from the day mumbai blast incident happenedif india is so powerful they why the hell they are scared from any thing.In reality they are are scared the hell out of pak army.How indians even think about going into warJust 10 people in mumbai blast made the whole india cry and commandos couldnt do a shit for whole 3 days. and you guys are talking about war hahahaha..very funny. every one have seen the indians military capability .The indian police captured kasab. Please now you have great opportunity to get the commando training from kasab. Hes have more commando skills then Bloody indian commandos hahaa.a.Keep barking indians.
The Chief has spoken as a soldier should. The problem is that the political leadership are scared. The very thought of a war turns their guts and they will be amenable to put up with anything that our sworn enemy , Pakistan throws at them. And, our civilian populace are not far behind , as is evident from the messages I have read. We are a cowardly nation - past history has proved it. The only saving grace is our fightig Services, but what can they do? They are hamstrung by a leadership that has never heard a shot fired in anger and is petrified at the thought of active hostilities affecting them and their airconditioned offices directly. Pak will get away again , as they always have(and they know it!).