Even as kin of the soldiers martyred in the Uri terror attack sought justice and exemplary action against the perpetrators, Union minister and former Army chief V.K.
Even as kin of the soldiers martyred in the Uri terror attack sought justice and exemplary action against the perpetrators, Union minister and former Army chief V.K. Singh said on Monday that though the “lacunae” which led to the attack at the Army base need to be investigated, the Indian Army should decide on its response “coolly” with proper planning.
Meanwhile, mother of one of the martyrs, Gangadhar Dolui, demanded justice and strict punishment for the perpetrators as a pall of gloom descended on his village in West Bengal’s Howrah district. “I demand justice and strict punishment for those who killed my son,” she said.
“My son rang me up a few days ago. He said he is alright. I don’t believe that he is no more,” the grieving mother said.
Another soldier, Biswajit Garai, who hailed from South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, was also killed in the terror attack.
Mr Singh said, “Having seen the Army closely, I feel, it needs to be analysed as to what happened there... It needs to be investigated how the incident took place and what were the lacunas.”
“From the Army’s side, alertness is required. The Kashmir situation needs to be thought about. The action has to be taken without getting influenced by emotions, anger. It has to be taken coolly and with proper planning,” Mr Singh added.
He also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Rajnath Singh and finance minister Arun Jaitley have already spoken about the future course of action.
“(That action) we will leave it to the government,” Mr Singh added.
