Beware terror spillover from Af-Pak: Army chiefNovember 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - India needs to be on guard against the spillover of terrorism from the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said Tuesday. The whole region (Afghanistan-Pakistan) is affected by terrorists.
General Kapoor says security forces are prepared to face TalibanOctober 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Chief of Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor on Monday said that India would give a befitting reply to Taliban if they indulge in sabotage in the country. General Kapoor said what Taliban has done in Pakistan is their internal issue, but India is prepared to face them.
Indian Army chief says ceasefire violations by Pakistan have increasedSeptember 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Friday said that if Pakistan tries to disrupt the peace and tranquility in Kashmir and violates the ceasefire, India would not hesitate to retaliate. Talking to reporters here, General Kapoor said, "Pakistan will be able to tell whether they want to maintain ceasefire but as far as their intention are concerned, whenever ceasefire is violated we will definitely retaliate.
General Kapoor confirms Chinese intrusion in Ladakh, but says same as last yearAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Monday admitted that there has been Chinese incursion in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. "There has been one intrusion of the Chinese helicopter some time back," General Deepak Kapoor said.
General Deepak Kapoor to begin US visit from todayJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor will begin an official visit to USA from today. During his visit, General Kapoor is scheduled to interact with senior military and civilian defence hierarchy to include Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff US Army and Commander US CENTCOM amongst others.
Afghan Army Chief receives guard of honour in New DelhiJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Afghan Army Chief General Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, who is on a four-day visit to India, received guard of honour here on Monday. General Mohammadi met his Indian counterpart General Deepak Kapoor and discussed vital security issues, concerning both countries.
After Kashmir, Indian Army chief to visit northeastJune 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - After assessing security preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir last week, Indian Army chief Gen. Deepak Kapoor would be visiting the northeast region Tuesday to review the security situation, defence officials said Monday.
Army Chief visits ChileJune 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor will begin his four-day visit to Chile from today. During his official visit, General Kapoor will interact with senior military and civilian defence officials and discuss various contemporary defence related issues.
Army chief asks world community to put pressure on PakistanMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Expressing concern over media reports of growing nuclear arsenal of Pakistan, the Indian Army Chief, General Deepak Kapoor, on Friday urged international community to take measures to cap Pakistan's nuclear capabilities. He also appealed the international community to increase diplomatic pressure on Pakistan so that the growth of their nuclear arsenal could be checked.
Russian land forces chief in IndiaMay 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Commander-in-Chief of Russian land forces, General Vladimir A Boldyrev, who is on a week-long visit to India, was given a guard of honour here on Monday. General Boldyrev received a guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Pakistan backing terrorists sneaking into India: Indian Army chiefApril 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor Friday accused Pakistan of supporting terrorist infiltration into India. 'The camps, which were there on the other side, are still existing...
Three-tier security to prevent infiltration during polls: General KapoorApril 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Tuesday assured that a three-tier security system has been placed at the Line of Control (LoC) to prevent any infiltration during the elections. Talking to reporters here on the sidelines of an international seminar, General Kapoor claimed there is no trace of Taliban militants in Jammu and Kashmir.
General Deepak Kapoor to begin France visit todayMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army chief General Deepak Kapoor will undertake an official visit to France from today. During his four-day visit, the Army chief will interact with senior military and civilian defence hierarchy and discuss various contemporary defence related issues.
General Deepak Kapoor to visit France from March 31March 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Army chief General Deepak Kapoor will undertake an official visit to France from March 31 to April 3. During his visit, the Army chief will interact with senior military and civilian defence hierarchy and discuss various contemporary defence related issues.
Indian Army presence in Afghanistan can 'squeeze' Pakistan: ChiefJanuary 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Army Chief, General Deepak Kapoor, Wednesday agreed that Indian military presence in Afghanistan could give it some strategic depth against Pakistan. However, he added a decision in this regard has to come from the political leadership.