From the archive record
Army spokesman Bikram Singh says "The capture of these objectives has to a great extent removed observation of the enemy on the national highway one. In addition, these positions which are presently with us will provide us a firm base to further our operations to capture other position of the enemy and the pockets of intrusion. Each and every soldier, junior commissioned officer, officer who's been martyred in this has been reflected reported and I've included that in the list that I have been giving you. There is no question and I mentioned we are accountable to the next of kin. We have got to either send back that soldier or his mortal remains." Officer 2 says "Well the joint secretary who is in charge of particular countries. In the normal course of duties, the joint secretary concerned