Open Secret: Army Chief Accuses Pakistan Of Trying To Vitiate The Atmosphere In India, Asks People To Remain Cautious
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has made another stunning statement. After claiming that attempts were being made at reviving insurgency in Punjab, the Army Chief has now accused Pakistan of trying to spoil the atmosphere in the country, as reported by ET.
He requested people to be careful during the ongoing festival season to prevent anti-national forces from succeeding as they could strike in any part of the country. He said that it is crucial that both the people and the security forces remain cautious.
"See we have a neighbouring country which always tries to vitiate atmosphere here. Our country is progressing which is not liked by them," Rawat said.
He also warned on Saturday (3 October) that external forces were trying to revive insurgencies in both Assam and Punjab and that it would be too late if action is not taken soon.
"I have been reading what is coming out in the media. There is Referendum 2020 coming in the UK. Whatever we call it but there is an attempt being made to disrupt the peace again in Punjab," he said.
A pro- Khalistan rally was conducted at Trafalgar Square in London on 12 August for which hundreds of people had turned up. Later, the Sikhs for Justice group claimed that the rally was organised to raise awareness for a non-binding referendum 2020.
The Army Chief further added that the terror modules in the state were busted and that people in the state must remain alert. "Punjab is such a state where militancy ended completely. Why? Because people of the state stopped it," Rawat said.