Questions Air Marshal Kak did not answer
Ujjal (Thu May 27 1999 6:58 IST)
Hello Mr Kak do you think India will have to go to war with Pakistan?
Shyla (Thu May 27 1999 6:59 IST)
Hi, sir do you think Pakistan was justified in shooting down the Indian aircrafts?
sc (Thu May 27 1999 7:1 IST)
Am I right in saying that our army strategists failed in planning better tactics, which is shown by downing of 2 planes?
AmitMathur (Thu May 27 1999 7:7 IST)
Why are we going for plane attacks when this thing can be done with army also?
venka (Thu May 27 1999 7:14 IST)
When just one of it's aircraft was shot down by serb, US made a huge cry and continued with heavy bombarding of everything from hospital to embassy, why meekly india agrees to it's aircraft to be shot down and affirms that it'll not retaliate. Dont we have enough courage to fight? It is said more than 100 Indian soldiers werre killed in the operation. One pilot have been captured by pak. There is no strong warning from India. Why?
samir (Thu May 27 1999 7:25 IST)
Is MIG 27 capable of cheating surface to Air and Air to air missiles?
sc (Thu May 27 1999 7:33 IST)
I think air power has to be used and it should be used with ultra high intensity to clear the whole area (within LOC) occupied by insurgents. whatever the actions we take now will heavily influence the future course of events in long term (like militants motivation, their strategies etc..) so our response now should be stern
Mac (Thu May 27 1999 7:39 IST)
Mr Kak, what is your prediction? Where do you see this situation going? Is this a political stunt by the BJP?
Chintamani (Thu May 27 1999 7:41 IST)
I think that Indian troops should flush out all militants(Pak Army??) from the region. If PAK escalates then it should be taught a lesson & even PoK should be reclaimed
Anurag (Thu May 27 1999 7:43 IST)
Air Marshal: Do not you think India blundered by launching an air attack on the militants?
Anoop (Thu May 27 1999 7:53 IST)
Why is India not seeking right to hot pursuit, a precedence set by Israel and accepted in the world in such cases .
Chintamani (Thu May 27 1999 7:54 IST)
Now that PAK has shot down our jets, are they starting a WAR? Is Air Marshal available for comment ??
jai hind (Thu May 27 1999 7:54 IST)
sir, is it not a matter of pride for INDIA to retaliate to two of it's planes being shot down.
Sudhi (Thu May 27 1999 7:55 IST)
Hello Mr. Kak, I think India should retaliate shooting of its MiGs
jai hind (Thu May 27 1999 7:56 IST)
is Mr. KAK out there???
Chintamani (Thu May 27 1999 7:57 IST)
Now that PAK is started shooting down our jets, we should also start bombing them & reclaim PoK. What are your comments ??
Anoop (Thu May 27 1999 7:58 IST)
Point is! not retaliation ! Invasion is whats needed to de-infest the whole of Kashmir across the LOC if thats what it takes.
Sudhi (Thu May 27 1999 7:58 IST)
I guess Mr. Kak is facing too many questions. One a time please !!
mishra (Thu May 27 1999 7:59 IST)
We should Shoot Down PAF jets with BVR missiles!
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:0 IST)
Why can we not use our Remote Sensing Satellites (with whatever resolution camera we have) to spot the Merceneries.
jag (Thu May 27 1999 8:2 IST)
Why did India relinquish the captured territory from Pakistan way back in 1965.
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:4 IST)
Can India not do some sort of carpet bombing in those areas? Some nasty bombs that would make the life of those mercenaries real tough.
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:4 IST)
Mr Kak, r you in yet?
Sampath Kumar (Thu May 27 1999 8:5 IST)
Dear Sir, I read in the news paper that there was a clear gap by our intelligence group, the news clip said "our intelligence were clearly caught snoring", do you see this being the effect of the rebels in the military force, or is it lack of training or lack of self respect and patriotism, Do you think there is a need for India to change their strategy of trying to convince Pak and the rest of the world that we love to be peaceful, I think it is time for India to show Pak and the rest of the world that we no doubt love to be peaceful, but dont ever dare to provoke us attitude, I think till now India has been trying to work it out a bit smooth, we should pull out socks and just hit the infiltrators and people who support them from behind straight on their face. What do you think will be the next strategy by India, and do we really need to bother with all the foolish statements from Pak that they are prepared for any eventuality.
mishra (Thu May 27 1999 8:7 IST)
If they want to play nasty we can limit their adventurism by using overwhelming force.
sc (Thu May 27 1999 8:8 IST)
Mr Kak, why did our military strategists failed in not anticipating attacks on our planes and losing two pilots
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:8 IST)
Mr KAK, if you don't fly in on time, how are we going to beat those Pak asses
Bala (Thu May 27 1999 8:8 IST)
Mr. Kak, do you know of any decision taken by our govt to counter the shooting down of the planes?
ss (Thu May 27 1999 8:8 IST)
The fact that our planes got shot down. Does that not show lack of preparedness and lack of attention to detail and possibilities by our military personnel?
mishra (Thu May 27 1999 8:9 IST)
Our Su-30MKIs have the AA-12s (R-77s), can't we test them on a few PAF fighters in the region?
sc (Thu May 27 1999 8:10 IST)
How can they send just one MiG-27 to track down a pilot (these MiGs I think have a great history of going down in war times)
Sudhi (Thu May 27 1999 8:10 IST)
Hello Mr. Kak, How do we free our pilot ?
Chintamani (Thu May 27 1999 8:11 IST)
Air Marshal, Don't you think India should react strongly shooting down of jets ??
mishra (Thu May 27 1999 8:12 IST)
Are we using any ECM (wild weasel) aircraft to suppress their radars?)
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:12 IST)
Mr. Kak I wish to know whether there is any news about the pilots of the illfated IAF aircrafts. What will be our response to this situation
sc (Thu May 27 1999 8:12 IST)
Whats the fate of the Pilot?
Bala (Thu May 27 1999 8:12 IST)
Mr. Kak, what is the next step...
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:14 IST)
How bad is the situation on the ground, Mr Kak
sc (Thu May 27 1999 8:14 IST)
Mr Kak do you foresee any move by our military to give a befitting reply?
mishra (Thu May 27 1999 8:14 IST)
Hello Air Marshal Kapil Kak : Clearly shooting down Fighter jets and sponsoring terrorism and using army regulars in an insurgency is an ACT OF WAR. Can't we at least lob a few LGBs and destroy their SAM sites from ACROSS the border! How do we suppress their air defences. Isn't it irresponsible to send so many aircraft to the LAC without thinking about possible SAM attacks?
jag (Thu May 27 1999 8:14 IST)
Is there a way to defend our fighter planes from surface to air missiles..
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:15 IST)
Mr Kak, can our aircraft remain out of the firing range of the Paki Anti- Aircraft guns?
anil (Thu May 27 1999 8:16 IST)
Welcome, Air Marshal Kak! What are the chances of the involvement of the Pakistani air force to help the militants?
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:17 IST)
Sir, in continuation to the question Prakash asked, intelligence is not just satellite based after all such an infiltration must have taken time to plan why did we not get the information earlier
mishra (Thu May 27 1999 8:17 IST)
Air Marshal Kapil Kak : How do we suppress any further attacks from their air defences. Should we be proactive and attack their SAM sites. They shot down one of our planes, which by international precedent is an ACT OF WAR.
Sudhi (Thu May 27 1999 8:18 IST)
How can we rescue our missing pilot ?
Bala (Thu May 27 1999 8:18 IST)
With due respect sir, let us talk about the present incident....what is India doing in response to the shooting down of our planes...
manas (Thu May 27 1999 8:18 IST)
sir, isn't shooting down our mig and capturing our pilot a clear signal of war by the pakistan ??
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:19 IST)
I would request Mr. Kak again to tell us how come such a meticulously-planned offensive was launched and we did not get wind of it.
Naku (Thu May 27 1999 8:19 IST)
What are the chances of this incident escalating into a full-fledged war?
Indian (Thu May 27 1999 8:19 IST)
Marshal Kak: I would like to ask something about the National Security Council in its current form (which is NOT very clearly indicated to the public) is it functioning properly? Are all the Command and Control problems associated with Nuclear weapons in place? Are we SURE that a bomb will not be exploded by an over-enthusiastic General?
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:20 IST)
With due respect sir, I would request you to answer the question of intelligence FAILURE
bhupinder (Thu May 27 1999 8:21 IST)
sir. don't you think indian leaders are totally cold. we should reply with an attack ?
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:21 IST)
Is there a possibility to carpet bomb the MOK (Mercenary Occupied Kashmir)?
Bala (Thu May 27 1999 8:22 IST)
would appreciate if you can answer the extremely valid questions posted by concerned Indians...are you having any technical problems at your end?
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:23 IST)
Looks like Marshal Kak does not believe that the intelligence failure was the main reason for the escalation of this conflict.
AjayDate (Thu May 27 1999 8:26 IST)
Sir, doesn't this prove that we need to go in for a advanced electronic jamming and ECCM systems ?
Shanti (Thu May 27 1999 8:26 IST)
But air marshal, during peace time isn't Pakistan supposed to confirm with the pilot on radio before shooting them down? And is the Lahore agreement now null and void?
Sudhi (Thu May 27 1999 8:27 IST)
Mr kak, do you have any information whether both the pilots are alive ? How can they be rescued ?
manas (Thu May 27 1999 8:28 IST)
sir that is exactly the point. these pakistanis are waiting like blood hounds to shoot at anything which strays a inch across the LOC and carries the Indian flag. why should we not retaliate then??
sc (Thu May 27 1999 8:29 IST)
yeah, I am very much concerned about the safety of pilot. Is Indian Govt. going to do something diplomatically to get the pilot out?
Indian (Thu May 27 1999 8:29 IST)
Air Marshal Kak (repeat Q): I would like to ask something about the National Security COuncil. IN its current form (which is NOT very clearly indicated to the public) is it functioning properly? Are all the Command and Control problems associated with Nuclear weapons in place? Are we SURE that a bomb will not be exploded by an over-enthusiastic General?
preetham (Thu May 27 1999 8:34 IST)
What do you think about the possibility of attacking Afghanistan where many of these militants originate?
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:34 IST)
Sir, I agree with you that another war is futile. My question was why are our borders not closely guarded inspite of the knowledge that the green flag on the other side would make use of every inch of an unguarded border to infiltrate into India.
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:35 IST)
Air Marshal How much time will it take to flush the infiltrators out
jag (Thu May 27 1999 8:35 IST)
Sir, Are there any air-to-air missiles.
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:40 IST)
Air Marshal, it appears to me that my questions do not deserve an answer. How long before we come in control again?
manas (Thu May 27 1999 8:41 IST)
Mr. KAK, u just said that the Indian forces will flush out the militants. Agreed, but what about the pilot who has been captured??
sc (Thu May 27 1999 8:41 IST)
Are we using IITS, RECS, IISc's to get the latest technology into the military? This will be a good experience for our strategists to plan in future
james (Thu May 27 1999 8:41 IST)
Is it not strange that two nuclear powers are behaving like school children and fighting over a few miles? What next, a nuclear war?
V (Thu May 27 1999 8:44 IST)
Why is a country "Pakistan" sending people across the LOC not an INVASION .. It's an act of WAR? get it?
Shanti (Thu May 27 1999 8:46 IST)
HOW COULD WE AFFORD to have two planes---1 BILLION EACH----- shot down and do nothing against Pakistan? Do you agree to have bus rides to Lahore?
ravi (Thu May 27 1999 8:49 IST)
We have lost two aircraft. Should we remain silent?
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:50 IST)
Sir, can India not increase defence budget to 10% of the total budget and devote at least 70% of that Defence budget to increase the salaries of our soldiers, airmen and navy personnel?
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:51 IST)
I would like to have expert opinion on our ability to completely decimate the infiltrators .What do you say, Air Marshal Kak
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:53 IST)
Sir, another question! I know I have depleted my quota. Don't you feel every Indian must be given at least a year or two of military training so that they each one of us can stand up when the situation demands? Won't this instill a sense of increased patriotism in us?
karthik (Thu May 27 1999 8:53 IST)
How did they get shot down.. I mean aren't the MIGs supposed to have state-of-the-art detection instruments and navigation aids. Did they really violate the integrity of the Pakistani airspace.. If so, how did the Pakistanis come to know of it. And was it a wise move to react in the manner that they did ????
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 8:55 IST)
Sir, I would request again for the last time please tell us what is the ground condition right now and how long do you expect it to remain???
Prakash (Thu May 27 1999 8:55 IST)
Sir, your answer to James' question raises another question. Can we not have another road from Srinagar to Leh, from the eastern side of J&K.
manas (Thu May 27 1999 8:55 IST)
(repeat Q): Mr. KAK what about the pilot who has been captured??
AjayDate (Thu May 27 1999 8:56 IST)
Sir, you mentioned US being a responsible nuclear power. They are the only ones who have used the nukes. Not just once but twice.
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 9:0 IST)
So, does that mean, sir, that we should go for ground attack on these high altitudes as aerial bombardment may not be sufficient
bdave (Thu May 27 1999 9:3 IST)
I think we should start ground operations also simultaneously, if these guys do not go back in the night soon.
manas (Thu May 27 1999 9:4 IST)
Mr. Kak, but what do u think will be the fate of the captured pilot??
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