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Man Aman Singh Chhina

Man Aman Singh Chhina is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, specializing in defence, national security, and military history. He is also a prominent political reporter covering the state of Punjab. Professional Background Specialization: He is one of the few journalists in India with a dedicated beat on military digest and historical military archives. Author: He has written a book titled "Seven Heroes of 1971," which provides an in-depth look at the gallantry award winners of the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Geographic Focus: While his security reporting is national, his political and crime reporting is centered on the Punjab region. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His recent work highlights a unique intersection of modern security threats and deep-dive military history: 1. Defence & Security (Military Digest) "Military Digest | Nuclear-powered device lost at Nanda Devi mountain back in spotlight" (Dec 21, 2025): A historical investigation into a plutonium-powered monitoring device planted by the CIA in 1978 that poses a long-term radiation risk to the Ganga headwaters. "Wanted for espionage and cross-border drug smuggling, Army deserter arrested" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on the intersection of military desertion and national security threats. "BSF identifies ‘hot spots’ of Pak drone activity in Punjab" (Dec 3, 2025): Detailing the BSF’s efforts to counter aerial infiltration and underground tunnel smuggling. "Major Mohit Sharma, Dhurandhar controversy explained" (Dec 2, 2025): Explaining the family’s claims that the Ranveer Singh film Dhurandhar is an unauthorized depiction of the Ashok Chakra winner's life. 2. Military History & Commissions "After Agnipath dashes dreams... Haryana man passes out of IMA as Army Lieutenant" (Dec 14, 2025): A human-interest story on resilience in the face of policy changes in military recruitment. "What Nehru wrote on choice for National Anthem" (Dec 9, 2025): Analyzing historical documents where Nehru compared the musicality and international perception of Vande Mataram versus Jana Gana Mana. <span...

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The Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army is widely recognised as one of the most decorated units in the Indian Army (and historically in the Commonwealth), with a legacy of valour dating back to its origins in the 19th century. (Express Photo)

‘The warrior spirit’: Army makes an appeal to Punjab’s youth to join Sikh Regiment amid dwindling numbers

January 21, 2026 14:42 IST

The Army said many soldiers of the Sikh Regiment, through dedicated service, have risen to senior ranks, setting exemplary standards of leadership, discipline, and devotion.

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

12,000 cops, 72 hours: Punjab Police launch Operation Prahar to crack down on gangsters

January 20, 2026 13:08 IST

Gangsters based abroad are also in the Punjab Police's crosshairs as DGP Gaurav Yadav announces massive incentives for busting criminal modules.

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

‘Unknown’ cops, missing evidence: CBI finds serious lapses by Patiala police in attack on a serving Army Colonel

January 18, 2026 14:01 IST

The CBI court has summoned 4 accused police inspectors and a constable to face trial on March 16. However, the investigation is silent on the role of the then DIG Patiala Range Mandeep Singh Sidhu and SSP Patiala Nanak Singh.

Sun, Jan 18, 2026

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High drama at Punjab Congress meet as Channi challenges Jat Sikh dominance in party

January 18, 2026 07:05 IST

According to a Congress leader present in the meeting, the ex-CM launched a scathing criticism of his own party for not recognising Dalit leaders while appointing PCC president, Leader of Opposition and NSUI chief among others. All these major Congress posts are currently being held by Jat Sikhs.

Sun, Jan 18, 2026

As per data provided by Punjab Police, 2,367 CCTV cameras are also being installed at 585 locations on the Second Line of Defence at the border for at a cost of Rs 49.58 crore

Anti-drone systems, village committees, 2,367 CCTV cameras: How Punjab Police is countering Pak drones

January 15, 2026 12:53 IST

The static/vehicle-mounted ADS will cost Rs 10-12 crore per system while the hand held anti-drone guns will cost Rs 10 lakh each. Police has requested the state for Rs 153 crore for these acquisitions and an initial allocation of Rs 50 crore has already been made in current financial year.

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Punjab top cops seek 10 days to respond to notice in Atishi case; Delhi Speaker turns down plea

January 13, 2026 13:35 IST

Three Punjab Police officers, including the DGP, have been asked to explain why an FIR over the Atishi audio-video case was registered using Delhi Assembly footage without authorisation.

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

2 shooters among 7 arrested for AAP-backed sarpanch murder in Amritsar: Punjab Police

January 13, 2026 10:49 IST

Addressing a press conference here, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said in a joint operation with the Chhattisgarh Police, they arrested shooters Sukhraj Singh and Karamjit Singh in Raipur, where they had holed up.

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

9 held for murder of sarpanch, kabaddi promoter: Punjab cops

January 13, 2026 05:33 IST

Of the seven persons arrested in connection with the killing of the sarpanch of Valtoha Sandhua village in Tarn Taran district, two are shooters, the Punjab Police said on Monday.

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

Kunwar Digvijay Singh was killed on December 15, 2025, in the state’s SAS Nagar while a Kabaddi tournament was in progress.

From Mohali to Howrah: How Punjab Police nabbed shooters of Kabaddi promoter Rana Balachauria from Bengal

January 12, 2026 17:05 IST

The Punjab Police said earlier that the killing of Rana Balachauria was primarily linked to rivalry for control and dominance over lucrative kabaddi tournaments.

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Amit Prasad, ADGP Counter Intelligence, GPS Bhullar, Commissioner Amritsar police, and Sukhchain Singh Gill, IG (Headquarters), were also present at the press conference. (Express Photo)

Punjab Police arrest 5, including 2 shooters, involved in AAP sarpanch’s killing in Amritsar

January 12, 2026 13:03 IST

Gangster Prabh Dasuwal, based in Portugal, has been identified as the mastermind behind the murder of Jarmal Singh, an AAP leader and the sarpanch of Valtoha Sandhua village.

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

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Military Digest | When Nehru chided General Cariappa for publicly praising his GovernmentSubscriber Only

January 11, 2026 14:27 IST

With Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi slated to hold an annual press conference ahead of Army Day, a look back at certain events that took place soon after General K M Cariappa took over as the Army chief.

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

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Suspended for ‘inaction against gangsters’, IPS officer reinstated, posted as SSP Ropar

January 11, 2026 11:20 IST

Former Tarn Taran SSP Ravjot Kaur Grewal who was also reinstated recently has been transferred to Punjab Vigilance.

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

Police said efforts are on to identify the attackers and arrests will be made soon. (File Photo)

Four in seven days of New Year: Punjab Police struggles to check brazen shootings

January 07, 2026 18:31 IST

At least three such killings in recent months have been followed by deaths of alleged accomplices in “encounters”; police say 2025 data shows fall in crimes

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Army suspends colonel facing 12 charges of irregularities, including attempt to protect jawan under investigation

January 05, 2026 13:05 IST

Colonel Ashish Singh Mehta has been suspended for 90 days after a hearing at the Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre.

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, Param Vir Chakra (posthumous), whose life has inspired the movie Ikkis.

Military Digest | ‘Ikkis’ forever: Arun Khetarpal, the boy soldier who pleaded with his commander to go to war

January 04, 2026 14:51 IST

Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal’s journey from the band room of Sanawar to the bloody tank battles of Basantar in the 1971 war remains one of the most poignant chapters in Indian military history.

Sun, Jan 04, 2026

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December 30, 2025 10:31 IST

Comprising long-retired officers, JCOs and jawans from the Army, Navy and Air Force, the group meets weekly to assist fellow veterans who have been unable to find help through official channels.

Tue, Dec 30, 2025

Documents in the Nehru Archives include a letter the first prime minister wrote to Dr Roy on August 3, 1957, pertaining to a memorial for Mangal Pandey.

Military Digest | Nehru’s objection to Mangal Pandey memorial on military land and Army’s participation in religious events

December 28, 2025 13:24 IST

‘Whatever we may think of Mangal Pandey's act, it is not a good example to set to the men in our Army,’ Jawaharlal Nehru wrote to then West Bengal chief minister Dr B C Roy.

Sun, Dec 28, 2025

Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI, Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, Punjab Police,

Colonel assault case: CBI files chargesheet against 4 Punjab police officers

December 25, 2025 15:16 IST

Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son were allegedly assaulted by Punjab police officials in March this year, following a minor parking dispute.

Fri, Dec 26, 2025

Year Ender | Punjab Police’s 2025 paradox: Record busts amid grenades, extortion and growing gangster impunity

December 25, 2025 14:30 IST

The year ended on an embarrassing note for the Punjab Police, with the Punjab and Haryana High Court taking suo motu cognisance of the murder of kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachauria on December 15.

Thu, Dec 25, 2025

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December 23, 2025 21:34 IST

A senior state police officer said that there is an alert from Military Intelligence (MI) about a possible attempt by inimical elements supported by ISI to cross into India from Pakistan in Punjab and carry out a terror attack on a military installations.

Tue, Dec 23, 2025

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December 22, 2025 19:00 IST

Col Shahi also did a stint in the National Security Guards (NSG) and is well versed with anti-terror operations.

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

Military Digest | Nuclear-powered device lost at Nanda Devi mountain back in spotlightSubscriber Only

December 21, 2025 13:36 IST

An Indian Express report in 1978 said that a lost plutonium-powered monitoring device planted atop the Nanda Devi mountain by the Central Investigation Agency might endanger the headwaters of the Ganga through radioactivity.

Tue, Dec 23, 2025