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Inside the Indian Army: Power, Pressure, Police vs Army, Politics & Divorce | Maj Kavish | FO430 Raj Shamani

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Nov 8, 2025
Maj Kavish Aggarwala, a retired Major and former JAG officer, offers a candid view on the inner workings of the Indian Army. He discusses the constraints of military life, including the inability to resign freely and the challenges of court-martial proceedings. The contrasting powers of the army and police are explored, along with issues of discipline and the rising divorce rates among military families. Kavish also sheds light on the dark realities soldiers face, advocating for vital policy reforms while remaining supportive of the armed forces.
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ANECDOTE

Viral Clash With Police

  • Maj Kavish recounts a viral incident where dozens of army personnel marched on a police station after an altercation.
  • He defends their discipline but supports police action when clearly right, stressing context matters.
ADVICE

Use Formal Channels For Serious Grievances

  • If you're a service member facing civil wrongdoing, escalate formally through defence channels rather than public confrontation.
  • Major Kavish urges using official channels up to the Ministry of Defence for serious police misconduct.
INSIGHT

Legal Limits On Use Of Force

  • The armed forces are legally constrained from using lethal force freely, even in counter‑terror operations.
  • Maj Kavish criticizes judicial guidelines that he feels overly restrict soldiers' split‑second choices in the field.
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