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2005-11-01 Afghanistan-Pak-India

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Posted by Fred 2005-11-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There are Indian Army Divisions in Kashmir that are not engaged in counter insurgency. Thay face Pakistani and Chinese formations across the International borders.

Demilitarization would leave northern Indian undefended, the entire gangetic plain vulnerable to a devastating attack.

Posted by john 2005-11-01 09:14|| 2005-11-01 09:14|| Front Page Top

#2 "Demilitarize! ...Er....you first"

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-11-01 10:09|| 2005-11-01 10:09|| Front Page Top

#3 Actually, under the outdated UN resolution that Pak is fond of bringing up, Pakistan is obligated to withdraw all troops from Kashmir, allowing Indian troops (amount necessary to maintain order) to take their place. Only under this condition was a plebiscite to be held (with the sole options of joining India or Pakistan). The subsequent settling of Kashmir by Punjabis and Army vets by Pakistan and itls illegal ceding of Kashmiri territory to China have made this moot.

Posted by john 2005-11-01 10:24|| 2005-11-01 10:24|| Front Page Top

#4 From BBC

Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh said: "[Demilitarisation] can't be done unilaterally... After all, [Pakistan is] in occupation of our areas. Over-verbalising doesn't help. Every second day there is a statement from [Pakistan]."

Posted by john 2005-11-01 12:21|| 2005-11-01 12:21|| Front Page Top

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