CHANDIGARH: Lt Gen B.K.N, Chhiber is being appointed as advisor to the Punjab government on security affairs. The Indian army is having a considerable say in the affairs of the state even after the installation of the “popular” government of Beant Singh, for the first time a serving Officer of the military will advise the Beant Singh government on how to handle security affairs. Thus in practice, according to observers, the Indian army will continue to. Guide the destiny of Punjab, The state government’s front will be one of civil authority.

 

 

Article extracted from this publication >>  June 18, 1993