Indian Army Colonel Assaulted by Government Official Over LoC Fencing Project; Soldiers Respond
A clash involving a senior Army officer and a government official regarding the Line of Control (LoC) fencing project has caused a stir on social media, drawing significant attention from military veterans and defense enthusiasts. The incident allegedly involved the assault of Colonel Ankush Chaudhary, the Commanding Officer of an engineer regiment, by Assistant Defence Estate Officer (ADEO) Triyam Singh.
Colonel Chaudhary was responsible for supervising a critical LoC fencing initiative following a recent infiltration attack in Pahalgam. He reportedly approached ADEO Singh to secure necessary approvals for the project, which is part of enhanced border security efforts in the region. When ADEO Singh declined to sign the vital board proceedings and approve the land-use documentation, Colonel Chaudhary visited Singh’s office in person to discuss the matter.
Reports indicate that the meeting escalated into a confrontation when ADEO Singh allegedly assaulted the Army officer. In a show of support for their Commanding Officer, soldiers from the engineer regiment reportedly retaliated against the official. This incident has sparked a broader discussion about the behavior of civil officials involved in defense land matters and the difficulties faced in executing urgent military infrastructure projects.
Military veterans and current personnel have expressed solidarity with Colonel Chaudhary and his soldiers, emphasizing the deep emotional and professional ties between commanding officers and their troops. Former Northern Army Commander Lt Gen (Retd) KJS Dhillon commented, “For the soldiers, CO is next only to God. Touching a CO has consequences. A CO has responsibility to protect his jawans and he will lay down his life doing so, and vice versa for the jawans.”
The incident was brought to light by retired Army officer Sushil Singh Sheoran on the social media platform X. Sheoran accused the Defence Estate Office (DEO) of corruption and obstruction, stating, “The Defence Estate Office within the Ministry of Defence is known for its corruption and often tries to stall projects in exchange for bribes.”
While the Ministry of Defence has yet to release an official statement, the incident has amplified calls for systemic reforms in the Defence Estate management system and improved civil-military coordination in sensitive operational areas.
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If you want the soldiers to protect you be the citizens worthy of the protection….. A soldier is only remembered when the enemy is on your doorstep….. Jai Hind
I respect defence force & I respect them utmost.
I respect defence force & I respect them utmost.
Fairness, where is it?
I see ex-servicemen from Forces have unilaterally declared the DEO as a possible criminal as he dared question (for whatever reasons) a uniformed-officer.
Is it FAIRNESS that I thought you were taught at the Academy?
This is just one side of the story put out by hear-say and the video accessed by Brig Sohi. Rest of the retired people expresssed “solidarity” for giving “best treatment” or ‘taste of treatment’ to the CIVILIAN DEO.
Has anyone of you cared to step back and understand what is his side of the story (DEO’s statement)?
Is it right for a uniformed-officer to take law into hands and call his unit to give treatment and bash him up? This is not acceptable. This is just not right.
I think the ex-servicemen have blindly put their impulsive solidarity to their brother officer. Unfortunate.
For saying this, I may be trolled by the same veterans as I have a differing and different opinion. I am not for or against anyone. I am just asking for fair judgement.
I think the Defence Ministry to investigate and take action.
Nice Capt Mahendra….
If ADEO not signing Proceedings, why don’t Colonel saab approch of write or talk to seniors of DEO.
Capt Mahendra your statement " If I was at the spot would have asked my jawans to thrash him nicely." Are you really Capt. of The Indian army. “Your jawans” , they are serving for government and safety of civilians and you are going to order then thrash nicely. Civilians of Indian state have deep respect for forces.
Sir, In government service there are lay procedure to take up matters. And there are service rules but Colonel Saab come with combatised group with arms and beat untrained, unarmed and patting your own back.
What ADEO did is bad, but what Colonel saab and his men did is not glorious as well.
ADEO is not enemy. He is citizen and bearer of Govt. Office.
Why don’t matter was taken up with due procedure as per Service rules and procedures as per constitution of Union of India.