Having seen the police and local law enforcement across India, I think it is pretty much given that they need a complete overhaul of their gear. In a lot of cases we are still using vintage Enfields and in some cases not even that, majority of our Law enforcement don't even have a BPJ.
Civilian thought process? What does civilian have to do with the post. There are no civilians living on the Siachin, only army men, if army feels it is needed to keep the other side in check what does civilian have to do with it. It is a strategic point no one in their right mind would vacate...
Hmmm... I don't follow your thought process here, it's army's job to advice the Defense Minister in matter of security, it is then the DM job to convey that advice to the Government, which takes the decision. Why on earth would a government disregard the army's advice if they say that vacating...
It's not his decision he got this from the army which vehemently refuses to vacate the posts because it knows that Pakistan will pull a Kargil if they leave.which will result in a bloody battle.
Lol the article itself States that the material is being exported to Lebanon and Turkey if it then going to terrorists then shouldn't Lebanon and Turkey figure out how this is happening.
I am guessing it is due to foreign dignitary visiting, and India trying to create a lower profile in International Media. One just have to remember the huge ruckus that was cased in the west when Agni 5 was tested, so I am guessing we are trying to play low for now and not draw unwanted...