Canada's denial to visa to some of Indian Armed Force personals lately on ground of violation of human rights has given a serious point for discussion to all Indians that do our security forces really respect human rights?
Indian security forces have a huge tainted history as far as respecting human rights & dignity of individuals are concerned. Since Indian forces have not shown any independent will/policies from central government unlike their counterparts in neighbouring countries, so whatever stains are there on uniform are actually owed to policies of political system. However forces couldn’t run from the role they played.
The violence against tribals on name of fighting Maoist terror, numerous instances of fraudulent encounters, suppression of people in Kashmir valley on name of fight against terror, misuse of Armed Forces Special Power Act in North East are only few of the recent examples of atrocities of armed machinery.
No doubt they are doing the thankless job of protecting Indian borders from hostile neighbours, maintaining integrity of nation, fighting terror, safeguarding the interest of nation & its citizens and so on.
But all these services don't give them status above International charter of human rights of common citizens and above the fundamental rights defined in our very own Indian constitution. Though it is their responsibility to maintain a clean image while doing their duty as even a single slur on their collar not only tarnish their image but also severely damage the very democratic, liberal & socialist spirit of Indian state, beyond any repair.
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