Indian Army Chief blames Pakistan for avalanches in Kashmir

[Tipu7]

Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said climate change and heavy shelling from Pakistan are responsible for the increase in avalanches that have claimed lives of at least 15 army men since last week.

The army chief was speaking after laying wreath at the mortal remains of Major Amit Sagar, who lost his life in an avalanche that struck an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector on Wednesday.

"Ceasefire violations and use of heavy weapons by Pakistani troops is leading to loosening of soil, hereby creating danger of a landslide... There have been a lot of ceasefire violations and heavy weapons too are being used," the army chief said.

He added that avalanches were being reported from areas which in the past did not have so many incidents.

Gen. Rawat said the soldiers had to be deployed at many places despite the danger of an avalanche to prevent infiltration.

"In the weather that is prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, the soldiers have been deployed to counter the terrorists and infiltrators. They are doing their duty despite the adverse conditions," he said.

"Major Amit Sagar is an example, he volunteered to serve in the area knowing the difficult conditions," he said.

The army chief added that the bodies of the soldiers that were martyred are still in Jammu and Kashmir because of the weather conditions, but all efforts are being made to bring them down.

"I want to assure the families of soldiers affected by avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir that we are with them," Rawat said.

He said the army withdraws troops from places where there is possibility of an avalanche. However, some posts are vulnerable to insurgency.

"We are working with Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment to map avalanches so that we are better prepared and can move troops in case of danger," he said.

At least 15 soldiers were killed after two avalanches hit a military post and a patrol team along the Line of Control (LoC) in last few days.


http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/...nge-causing-avalanches-army-chief/239968.html

@Areesh @Windjammer

@DESERT FIGHTER what type of artillery is deployed in Kashmir sector?
Is it 155mm? And use some ''Earth Shaking'' type shells? Or we have become pioneer in ''avalanche strategy''?

 

[WaLeEdK2]

And so it begins... This is called obsession @django @The Sandman @Mentee

 

[BATMAN]

Army Chief Bipin Rawat blames Pakistan shelling, global warming for avalanches in Kashmir
The chief said that the Army is seeking help of the Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment, a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), to map avalanche-prone areas.
By: FE Online | Published: January 29, 2017 4:25 PM

“We have erected some posts for counter-infiltration. Some posts are very near to enemy posts,” said Rawat. (ANI)


Ceasefire violations and use of heavy weapons by Pakistani troops to shell Kashmir is triggering avalanches there, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat says today. Gen Rawat also blamed global warming and ecological changes. “Ceasefire violations and use of heavy weapons by Pakistani troops are leading to loosening of soil, thereby creating danger of a landslide. Global warming is also leading to cracks in glaciers,” he told media when he was paying homage to Major Amit Sagar who lost his life in an avalanche on January 25, at Sonmarg.

Kashmir has been witnessing heavy snowfall for the past 72 hours and many soldiers have died in the avalanches and some of the bodies are yet to be discovered. Rawat said that around 21 persons, including 15 armymen, have been killed in these avalanches since last week. The chief said that the Army is seeking help of the Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment, a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), to map avalanche-prone areas. This will help the Army to withdraw troops from places where there is possibility of an avalanche. However, he added that since some posts are vulnerable to insurgency, the scope of withdrawal is limited too.


He said that that the weather conditions predicted to be the same for the next two three days.”Due to global warming, glaciers are witnessing cracks. There are avalanches in areas which had not reported such cases earlier. Avalanches have occurred in Dawar areas, Machil sectors. “We have erected some posts for counter-infiltration. Some posts are very near to enemy posts,” said Rawat. “Our soldiers are facing it (the danger). Their task is counter-infiltration and despite the hardships they are doing their duty. I wish to assure you (the soldiers). You have been doing your duty with dedication (but) we have to deal with infiltration,” he said.

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@DESERT FIGHTER @Areesh @BATMAN @The Eagle @Side-Winder

This must be a joke of some sort

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

How many of those laughing have ever been skiing/snowboarding?

 

[YeBeWarned]

and they say we are not Obsessed with Pakistan

 

[The Sandman]

And so it begins... This is called obsession @django @The Sandman @Mentee

As if accidents and dogs weren't enough we're responsible for avalanches too as i have said before only God can help them.

 

[war&peace]

So now Pakistan has stolen their vedic powers ...Bravo ISI

 

[django]

And so it begins... This is called obsession @django @The Sandman @Mentee

They are itching for a fight, I guess a thousand years of getting your nose rubbed into the ground does that to you

 

[battle tank]

Now we got almighty power to create avalanche , waoh mighty ISI

 

[Windjammer]

Expect some more avalanches since the Indians were feeling adventurous again by ceasefire violations in Bhimber sector, the Pakistan army has replied in kind and the Indians have gone quite as if some one pulled their plug.

 

[Taimoor Khan]

Pakistan caused the train accident in India, Pakistan unleashed the "dogs" of war on India, Pakistan caused the Avalanche. F*** sake, I didnt know we had godly powers!!

 

[RazaGujjar]

Indian Logic*

When all else fails, Blame Pakistan!

 

[Windjammer]

@Tipu7

 

[monitor]

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Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said climate change and heavy shelling from Pakistan are responsible for the increase in avalanches that have claimed lives of at least 15 army men since last week.

The army chief was speaking after laying wreath at the mortal remains of Major Amit Sagar, who lost his life in an avalanche that struck an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector on Wednesday.

"Ceasefire violations and use of heavy weapons by Pakistani troops is leading to loosening of soil, hereby creating danger of a landslide... There have been a lot of ceasefire violations and heavy weapons too are being used," the army chief said.

He added that avalanches were being reported from areas which in the past did not have so many incidents.

Gen. Rawat said the soldiers had to be deployed at many places despite the danger of an avalanche to prevent infiltration.

"In the weather that is prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, the soldiers have been deployed to counter the terrorists and infiltrators. They are doing their duty despite the adverse conditions," he said.

"Major Amit Sagar is an example, he volunteered to serve in the area knowing the difficult conditions," he said.

The army chief added that the bodies of the soldiers that were martyred are still in Jammu and Kashmir because of the weather conditions, but all efforts are being made to bring them down.

"I want to assure the families of soldiers affected by avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir that we are with them," Rawat said.

He said the army withdraws troops from places where there is possibility of an avalanche. However, some posts are vulnerable to insurgency.

"We are working with Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment to map avalanches so that we are better prepared and can move troops in case of danger," he said.

At least 15 soldiers were killed after two avalanches hit a military post and a patrol team along the Line of Control (LoC) in last few days.


http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/...nge-causing-avalanches-army-chief/239968.html

@Areesh @Windjammer

@DESERT FIGHTER what type of artillery is deployed in Kashmir sector?
Is it 155mm? And use some ''Earth Shaking'' type shells? Or we have become pioneer in ''avalanche strategy''?

Pakistani troops is leading to loosening of soil, hereby creating danger of a landslide

Probably Pakistani army intentionally targeting the area where any artillery burst can create landslide(laser guided sell may be )
If this strategy works for Pakistan they can continue it without creating any significant outcry .

 

[war&peace]

Soon they will blame that Pakistan is responsible for disintegration of India.