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| In September 2018, Indian Army Chief General ] had stated about this doctrine that "Pakistan has decided to bleed India with thousand cuts. It's the policy of Pakistan. The creation of Bangladesh, which happened with the help of India, was a very humiliating defeat for them, and they feel that this is one way of avenging that defeat. They are avenging this defeat by causing casualties to our security forces and creating mayhem amongst the people."<ref name="PutlookRawat">{{cite news |title='Pakistan Wants To Bleed India With Thousand Cuts', Says Army Chief General Bipin Rawat |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/pakistan-wants-to-bleed-india-with-thousand-cuts-says-army-chief-general-bipin-rawat/317041 |accessdate=8 November 2018 |publisher=Outlook |date=24 September 2018}}</ref> | In September 2018, Indian Army Chief General ] had stated about this doctrine that "Pakistan has decided to bleed India with thousand cuts. It's the policy of Pakistan. The creation of Bangladesh, which happened with the help of India, was a very humiliating defeat for them, and they feel that this is one way of avenging that defeat. They are avenging this defeat by causing casualties to our security forces and creating mayhem amongst the people."<ref name="PutlookRawat">{{cite news |title='Pakistan Wants To Bleed India With Thousand Cuts', Says Army Chief General Bipin Rawat |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/pakistan-wants-to-bleed-india-with-thousand-cuts-says-army-chief-general-bipin-rawat/317041 |accessdate=8 November 2018 |publisher=Outlook |date=24 September 2018}}</ref> | ||
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Bleed India with a Thousand Cuts is a military doctrine allegedly followed by Pakistan against India. Pakistan denies the existence of such a policy. It comprises of waging covert war against India using insurgents at multiple locations.
The origins of this strategic doctrine is attributed to Pakistani Prime Minister ZA Bhutto who had declared a permanent war against India in 1971. He had stated that such a was would be carried out by "inflicting a thousand cuts" on India. According to The Pioneer Bhutto had declared that Pakistan's success in its 'national' goal of destruction of India is possible only by "delivering a thousand cuts on its body politic" and not through a direct conventional war. The purpose of such a declaration was to deviate the public attention from the internal problems faced by Pakistan.
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq the Pakistani dictator had initiated the 'Bleed India Through A Thousand Cuts' doctrine. Punjab insurgency and Kashmir insurgency were attributed to thisdoctrine.
Hamid Gul (who had led ISI) had stated about Punjab insurgency that "Keeping Punjab destabilized is equivalent to the Pakistan Army having an extra division at no cost to the taxpayers."
After the conclusion of the Soviet–Afghan War the fighters of the Sunni Mujahideen and other Islamic militants had successfully removed the Soviet forces from Afghanistan. These islamic militants needed another venue for carrying out their holy war (Jihad). The military and civil government of Pakistan then decided to utilize these militants in the Kashmir conflict against the Indian forces in accordance with the "thousand cuts" doctrine.
In September 2018, Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had stated about this doctrine that "Pakistan has decided to bleed India with thousand cuts. It's the policy of Pakistan. The creation of Bangladesh, which happened with the help of India, was a very humiliating defeat for them, and they feel that this is one way of avenging that defeat. They are avenging this defeat by causing casualties to our security forces and creating mayhem amongst the people."
See also
References
- Hoodbhoy, Pervez (14 October 2016). "'Bleed India with a Thousand Cuts' Policy Is in a Shambles". Open Magazine. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ Sirrs, Owen L. (2016). Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate: Covert Action and Internal Operations. Routledge. p. 167. ISBN 9781317196099. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ "A thousand cuts bleed Pakistan to death". The Tribune. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- "Here Are Major Long Term War Doctrines Adopted By India And Pakistan Over The Years". Indiatimes. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- Prakash, Ved. Terrorism In India. Gyan Publishing House. p. 700. ISBN 9788178357478. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- "'Pakistan Wants To Bleed India With Thousand Cuts', Says Army Chief General Bipin Rawat". Outlook. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
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