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Shared Chief & Vacancies at Top Rung Weaken BSF, ITBP as Pakistan, China Get Aggressive on Borders

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ITBP troops are stationed along the Srinagar-Leh national highway to guard vehicles carrying essential supplies amid border tensions with China.

The Indo-Tibetian Border Police, which guards the border along the Line of Actual Control, has three ADG-level posts and 50 per cent inspector general posts vacant.

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  • Last Updated: May 26, 2021, 12:22 PM IST
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The Indo-Tibetian Border Police, at the vanguard of India’s defence along the Line of Actual Control with China, is staring at vacancies right at the top.

As many as three ADG (Additional Director General) level posts in the force are vacant. There are 50 per cent vacancies at the level of inspector generals as appointments have been made for only 10 out of the sanctioned 20 IG posts so far.

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The Border Security Force, which guards the western border with Pakistan, is no better when it comes to recruitment at the IG level as 12 posts are lying vacant out of sanctioned strength of 45.

The two para military forces guarding the two flanks of the country also share a DG (Director General). SS Deswal has been handling the additional charge of DG BSF since March 2021.

The government has not appointed a full-time Director General of BSF for two months now. Deswal had been dividing his time between ITBP and BSF frontline posts but with the recent Indo-China border tension, the need for a full time DG is being felt even more.

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Prakash Singh, former DG of BSF, said not appointing a full-time DG also impacts the morale of the force.

“Even under normal circumstances a force of 200 thousand plus would need a full time Director General. Why can’t you appoint a full-time one? You knew the retirement date of the incumbent. The officers from amongst whom you have to appoint are available, then what is the problem? Can you imagine the Army being kept headless?” Prakash Singh asked.

He added that both Pakistan and China are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic and vacancies at the top during such a time will only lower the morale of the jawans.

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“The soldiers feel bad. ITBP is a full-time job. You always will be unable to give full attention to the force which has been given to you as additional charge,” he said.

The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet appoints the Director General of the force and the ADG-level officers while the IGs and DIGs are finalised by MHA constituted Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC).

Officials told CNN-News18 that DPC which usually meets in September-October to finalise recommendations by December 31 of each year has not met in 2019, thereby delaying promotions and appointments at DIG and IG levels.

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Paramilitary officials told CNN-News18 that the cadre review of the CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) and the OGAS (organised group A service) matter has compounded vacancy related problems. In ITBP for example, pre-2019 there were 10 IG posts. Cadre review doubled the posts but recruitments did not happen. At the DIG level, only 55 of the 71 positions are filled.

In 2017, junior home minister Kiren Rijiju told the Lok Sabha that 16 per cent of total CAPF sanctioned strength was vacant. Since then vacancies have only gone up as IPS and cadre level officials have clashed in Supreme Court and the Delhi high court.

In 2019, the cadre officers of paramilitary forces moved Delhi HC arguing that all the newly created IG and DIG posts should be filled with cadre-level officers only and not by IPS officers. The court gave an injunction which means appointments are on hold till the matter is sub-judice.

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A similar cadre vs IPS battle on the OGAS issue was also fought before the Supreme Court where the court ruled in favour of granting Organised Group A Service to CAPF cadre but the judgement failed to resolve the tug of war between cadre and IPS officers over senior positions in the force.

The cadre level officers of CAPF want the IG level posts to be filled exclusively by them while IPS officers say this is against recruitment rules. The Ministry of Home Affairs has failed to amicably resolve the issue.

In this fight, the force stares at leadership crisis, low morale and discipline related issues while the enemy is getting aggressive at the borders.

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Galgotias University Students Protest Against ‘Urban Maxwell’ Triggered Meme Fest!

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Galgotias University Students Protests Against 'Urban Maxwell' Triggered Meme Fest!

The internet is currently divided following a viral video that showed remarks by students from Galgotias University about Sam Pitroda, the Chair of the Indian Overseas Congress, regarding the ‘inheritance tax’.

As per Business Standard, this incident that has filled the entire nation with laughter took place in Greater Noida. Purposedly, the students of Galgotias University held a protest in Delhi. 

Galgotias University Students Rally With ‘Unclear’ Agenda Spark Meme Frenzy

When an AajTak reporter reached the protest site, he questioned the students engaged in the protests. The reporter asked the students the motive behind their protest and the message their placards conveyed. 

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Students seemed clueless about the questions asked. While responses from other students were even funny and laughable. 

Thus, the video showcasing students’ response has gone viral all over the social media platforms. The video has also garnered funny reactions from netizens online. 

Meme Fest All Over the Internet 

When the students were questioned, their relies on were just a comedy of errors.

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One student stated that his motive behind the protest was his desire for a developed India. However, he lacked the basic specifics. 

Another student acknowledged that he was clueless regarding the Congress manifesto. Several protestors even struggled to read what was printed on their placards. 

When a student was asked to read the slogan written on the placard, the student read ‘urban naxal’ as ‘urban maxwell.’

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It seemed that the protest was made to touch a range of issues in the nation, such as women’s empowerment, urban naxalism, NaMo’s stand on mangalsutra and wealth redistribution, inheritance tax and many more. However, clarity remains elusive. 

Videos circulating on social media garnered mixed reactions. Some laughed while others their criticism and showed disappointment at the students’ lack of awareness.

Responses received from students even triggered a meme fest all over the internet. Take a look!

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AstraZeneca’s Covishield To Cause Rare Yet Serious Side Effects

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AstraZeneca's Covishield To Cause Rare Yet Serious Side Effects

A huge update for those who were a part of COVID vaccination programs! Rare side effects of the vaccination have surfaced, questioned by numerous health experts.

The Economic Times reported that AstraZeneca, the British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has legally acknowledged that its product, Covishield, can cause certain rare side effects.

AstraZeneca developed Covishield, which was produced by the Serum Institute of India. In India, Covishield was one of the primary vaccines provided to citizens.

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AstraZeneca’s Statements

AstraZeneca is currently facing a lawsuit in a UK court. The lawsuit was filed after claims surfaced on the internet that AstraZeneca’s vaccine caused deaths. To date, 51 deaths have been reported, hence 51 cases have been filed against the company.

AstraZeneca finally admitted in one of the court papers that, “Covishield can, in very rare cases, cause TTS.” TTS stands for Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, a medical expert, told ANI,

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“TTS is thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, which is basically a clot in the blood vessels of the brain or elsewhere, along with a low platelet count. It is known to occur in very rare instances following certain types of vaccines and also from other causes. According to the WHO, adenovirus vector vaccines, in particular, have rarely been associated with this condition.”

TTS: About, Diagnosis, Treatment

TTS, or Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, is a serious yet rare health condition characterized by low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) along with the formation of blood clots (thrombosis).

Various symptoms associated with TTS include neurological deficits, shortness of breath, leg swelling, abdominal pain, and severe headaches.

TTS can be diagnosed if blood tests are conducted to assess the levels of platelets in the blood. Moreover, to detect blood clots, imaging studies are required, reported the Times of India.

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TTS can be treated with a multidisciplinary approach. It includes supportive care, anticoagulation therapy to prevent blood clotting, and hospitalization.

To manage and stabilize platelet levels in the body, plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can also be performed.

Patients with TTS are prone to severe complications like death and organ damage. Hence, close monitoring of patients by healthcare providers is a must.

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Report: Gangster Goldy Brar Is Alive, Confirms US Police

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Report: Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case Prime Suspect, Goldy Brar Is Alive 

The prime suspect in the murder case of a famous Punjabi singer, Goldy Brar, is alive, reported TOI.

Goldy is the infamous Canadian gangster who was earlier rumored to be dead in an alleged incident that took place at Fairmont and Holt Avenue last Tuesday.

In the incident, one of the two individuals reportedly got gunshot wound and succumbed to injuries at the hospital. You can read our story about California shooting incident in which Goldy Brar allegedly got shot here.

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As per the US police, reports of Goldy’s disappearance were circulating all over the internet on Tuesday. However, the U.S. authorities clarified the rumors of Brar’s disappearance in a California shooting incident are untrue. 

The claims were refuted by the Fresno police department and labeled them as fake. William J. Dooley, the Lieutenant, debunked online speculations and announced that the victim of the California shooting was not Goldy Brar. 

William J. Dooley stated,

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“If you are inquiring because of the online chatter claiming that the shooting victim is ‘Goldy Brar’, we can confirm that this is absolutely not true.”

Who is Goldy Brar?

Goldy Brar, hailing from Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, is a close ally of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. It is anticipated that he is the mastermind behind the assassination of Sidhu Moose Wala, the Punjabi pop icon. 

According to The Economic Times, in January 2024, Satinderjit Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, was designated as a terrorist by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the anti-terror law, UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act). 

Orders by the government-linked Goldy Brar to a listed terrorist organization under the UAPA, Babbar Khalsa International. 

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Goldy Brar has never ceased to vanish from police’s eyes since he murdered Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. His father also was a Police Officer himself.

After completing his graduation and getting a BS degree, he has been operating from Canada remotely. 

Last year Goldy’s statement, targetting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan next made huge media headlines.

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