Hello, Warriors. The Army directed the civilians to avoid wearing Army-pattern dresses in the new issued guidelines to prevent terror attacks. Further, shopkeepers were asked not to sell combat cloth, Army uniforms and equipment as it is illegal to do so to unauthorized personnel apart from the military.
The guidelines are to be followed across the country as a result of recent terror attacks at Pathankot Air Base which claimed the lives of seven security personnel.
Also, private security agencies, police and other central forces are not to wear combat-pattern dresses as it is not authorized to them and leads to false alarms.
All traders and shopkeepers interested in selling Army uniforms may approach the local military authority and request for shops in units/cantonments approved areas/shops.
Also, the relatives of armed forces personnel and ex servicemen were requested not to use items of uniform which they may be having as it is illegal too and they could create false reports.
Police and Civil administration have also been asked to check and crackdown on defaulters.
The youth too is exhorted to use social media to spread awareness and start a campaign to prevent misuse of Army uniform and equipment as fashion statement.
While during incidents such as in Pathankot, it has resulted in elimination of terrorists, in most cases these have turned out to be misleading and caused inconvenience to the people at large.
Exhorting public to extend support in the fight against terrorism, the Army has asked them to take pledge to co-operate with defence forces by providing information and keeping vigil at local level.
The Army regretted the inconvenience caused but then these operations are inescapable to ensure your safety and security. The Army appealed and requested the public to adhere to the guidelines in national as well as their own interest.
Let, we as defence aspirants pledge that we’ll follow these guidelines religiously to not create any false alarms & chaos and help India fight stronger against terrorism.
