Sources within the #IndianArmy have reported that a Sikh soldier allegedly killed four Hindu soldiers belonging to the 18 Horse Regiment at the Bathinda Military Cantonment.
@GurpreetSSahota @sikhsiyasat @SGPCAmritsar
@GurpreetSSahota @sikhsiyasat @SGPCAmritsar
The Army has initiated an investigation at a high level to look into any connections between Sikh soldiers and #AmritpalSingh.The army has a significant number of Sikh officers, comprising around 20% of the officer corps, and any rebellion from ....
...this group would have long-term consequences. Historically, Sikhs have been overrepresented in the army, with 45% of senior officers (brigadier and above) being Sikhs during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. However, the events of the 1984 ...#OperationBlueStar... #Sikhs @SimranjitSADA
...have had a profound impact on the ethos of the Indian army. Following this, there were approximately 3,000 Sikh deserters across several Indian units.
Furthermore, in Ramgarh, the Commandant of the Sikh Regimental Centre, Brig. S.C. Puri, and his two deputies...,
Furthermore, in Ramgarh, the Commandant of the Sikh Regimental Centre, Brig. S.C. Puri, and his two deputies...,
Col. Jagdev Singh and Col. H.S. Cheema, were attacked, and Brig. Puri was killed. This mutiny resulted in a reduction in induction of Sikhs into the #Indianarmy. Sikhs are known for their bravery and unflinching loyalty but there are examples like..@JagjeetInCAN @sikh_coalition
...Maj Gen Shabeg Singh who was a decorated war veteran of 1965 and 1972 Indo-Pak wars. In 1984, Shabeg rebelled and became the military advisor of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.
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