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Indian Army for closer ties with Bhutan army
KOLKATA: What is it to India that Bhutan's King Jigme Singhe Wangchuk, who will turn 56 a month from now, is a keen cyclist? Not much, but for the fact that it has provided an opportunity to the Indian Army to display the cordial relationship it shares with Bhutan Army. On Friday, a weeklong Indo-Bhutan Army Cycling Expedition was flagged into Sukna Cantonment in North Bengal. The expedition was flagged-off on October 12 in Bhutan and travelled through Chimakothi, Hasimara, Binnaguri, Bagrakot, Pedong and Sevoke.
"This was an important event. Ties between the Indian and Bhutan armies are crucial. There is Chinese activity in the Chumbi Valley region and the country has laid stake on the Doklam Platuea in Bhutan.
The plateau practically overlooks the 'chicken-neck' corridor that connects India's northeast to the remaining part of the country. If China were to go ahead unhindered, the People's Liberation Army could be patrolling the northern boundary of the Siliguri or 'chicken-neck' corridor. This would jeopardize India's military movement in that area," a senior officer said.
The Indo-Bhutan Army Cycling Expedition was led by Lieutenant AK Singh of the Indian Army. All throughout the route, the cyclists were accompanied by vehicles with banners highlighting Indo-Bhutan Friendship. The cyclists were met enroute by the general officer commanding of the Kripan Division. At Sukna, the participants were welcomed and felicitated by Lieutenant General KJ Singh, GOC, Trishakti Corps. Both the Trishakti Corps and the Kripan Division under it are entrusted with security along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
"Lieutenant General Singh highlighted the cordial relations between the Indian and Bhutan armies and said that such activities would further cement the ties between the two countries. Military ties between the two countries go back a long way. Nearly 10 years ago, the Royal Bhutanese Army conducted flushing-out operations against anti-India insurgents. Officers of the Bhutan army receive training in India," the official added.
In the recent past, there has been some resentment in Bhutan over India's plans to reduce subsidies to the land-locked country. China has been quick to capitalize on this. However, China's claim over land in Doklam, Jakarlung and Pasamlung hasn't gone down well with Bhutan. The new government in Bhutan has expressed its desire to improve ties with India further. While experts believe that Delhi should take up this opportunity to reciprocate and reclaim any ground it may have lost, the Indian Army, concerned about the possibility of the PLA marching across Bhutan, is keeping the show going.
Indian Army for closer ties with Bhutan army - The Times of India
KOLKATA: What is it to India that Bhutan's King Jigme Singhe Wangchuk, who will turn 56 a month from now, is a keen cyclist? Not much, but for the fact that it has provided an opportunity to the Indian Army to display the cordial relationship it shares with Bhutan Army. On Friday, a weeklong Indo-Bhutan Army Cycling Expedition was flagged into Sukna Cantonment in North Bengal. The expedition was flagged-off on October 12 in Bhutan and travelled through Chimakothi, Hasimara, Binnaguri, Bagrakot, Pedong and Sevoke.
"This was an important event. Ties between the Indian and Bhutan armies are crucial. There is Chinese activity in the Chumbi Valley region and the country has laid stake on the Doklam Platuea in Bhutan.
The plateau practically overlooks the 'chicken-neck' corridor that connects India's northeast to the remaining part of the country. If China were to go ahead unhindered, the People's Liberation Army could be patrolling the northern boundary of the Siliguri or 'chicken-neck' corridor. This would jeopardize India's military movement in that area," a senior officer said.
The Indo-Bhutan Army Cycling Expedition was led by Lieutenant AK Singh of the Indian Army. All throughout the route, the cyclists were accompanied by vehicles with banners highlighting Indo-Bhutan Friendship. The cyclists were met enroute by the general officer commanding of the Kripan Division. At Sukna, the participants were welcomed and felicitated by Lieutenant General KJ Singh, GOC, Trishakti Corps. Both the Trishakti Corps and the Kripan Division under it are entrusted with security along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
"Lieutenant General Singh highlighted the cordial relations between the Indian and Bhutan armies and said that such activities would further cement the ties between the two countries. Military ties between the two countries go back a long way. Nearly 10 years ago, the Royal Bhutanese Army conducted flushing-out operations against anti-India insurgents. Officers of the Bhutan army receive training in India," the official added.
In the recent past, there has been some resentment in Bhutan over India's plans to reduce subsidies to the land-locked country. China has been quick to capitalize on this. However, China's claim over land in Doklam, Jakarlung and Pasamlung hasn't gone down well with Bhutan. The new government in Bhutan has expressed its desire to improve ties with India further. While experts believe that Delhi should take up this opportunity to reciprocate and reclaim any ground it may have lost, the Indian Army, concerned about the possibility of the PLA marching across Bhutan, is keeping the show going.
Indian Army for closer ties with Bhutan army - The Times of India
