A disturbing incident in Ladakh shows civilians allegedly abusing and confronting Army personnel after police allowed an Army convoy to proceed.
Ladakh is a strategically sensitive region, not simply a holiday destination. Army convoys operate under security and operational requirements that civilians may not always understand.
Questioning traffic arrangements is one thing. Abusing and harassing soldiers because you were asked to wait is completely unacceptable.
And the argument, тАЬWe pay taxes, thatтАЩs why you get your salaries,тАЭ is deeply disrespectful.
Yes, citizens pay taxes. But soldiers don't owe anyone their dignity. Their salaries compensate them for a profession that demands discipline, sacrifice, separation from family and the willingness to risk their lives for the country.
You can question policies. You can criticise authorities.
But disrespecting the men and women in uniform is never justified.
If you're visiting Ladakh for enjoyment, remember that soldiers are there because duty comes before comfort.
Respect the uniform. Respect the service. ЁЯЗоЁЯЗ│
Jai Hind.