Jaisalmer
Despite the provisions of the Indian Penal Code and strict instructions from the Central Government, clothes like army are being sold to common people. Security experts say that if it is not immediately banned and strict monitoring, national security may be a serious threat.
The recent terrorist attack wearing army uniform in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir has created deep concern about the country’s security system. After this horrific incident, there has been a debate over security standards across the country. On the other hand, on the other hand, uniforms like army and paramilitary forces are still going on openly on markets and online platforms in the sensitive border district Jaisalmer of Rajasthan. This negligence is not only hurting the dignity of the army, but can also become a serious threat to national security.
Attack by wearing army -like uniform, big breach in security
On 22 April, militants came to the army uniform in Pahalgam area of Kashmir and attacked security forces. The terrorists took the support of army uniform and first mixed themselves among the security forces and then attacked them suddenly. This attack made it clear that if an anti -social element is easily available to uniform like army or police, then it can become a big challenge. After this incident, serious concern is being expressed across the country how the dresses like the army and security forces are being sold in the markets.
Uniforms available in markets in Jaisalmer
A sensitive border district like Jaisalmer, from where the international border of Pakistan is a few kilometers away, is also selling uniforms like army, BSF, and police without stopping. Combat print clothes, jackets, T-shirts and hats are being sold openly at many shops. Although shopkeepers claim that they sell goods only after identity and verification, the reality is that any person can easily buy clothes like uniform.
500 rupees fine for being found guilty
Under sections 140 and 171 of the Indian Penal Code, wearing or selling unofficial uniforms of the Army, Navy and Air Force uniforms or its uniforms is under the category of crime. If found guilty, a fine of Rs 500 and a maximum of three months can be punished. Army -like uniforms are allowed to produce only a few authorized mills, including two mills in Phagwara and Maharashtra in Punjab. The central government had ordered all states to keep strict monitoring on making, selling and wearing combat print clothes, especially in sensitive areas.
Old army orders are also in the air
After the Pathankot attack, the army had specially instructed not to sell clothes like army and private security agencies were also asked not to use uniforms of combat patterns. Despite this, this cloth is easily available at more than half a dozen shops in the border district like Jaisalmer today. There is no strict monitoring nor any intensive campaign is being run by the administration.
Strict need for investigation and monitoring
In view of the sensitivity of the border district like Jaisalmer, the administration and police need to immediately stop the sale of clothes like army uniforms in the markets. Also, strict action should be taken against those selling such clothes. According to sources in security agencies, if a lesson is not taken from incidents like Pahalgam, then even in the border districts, terrorist elements can misuse the uniforms of the army or security forces. In such a situation, if strictness is not taken in time, its results can be frightening.
