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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 "What Nehru wrote on choice for National Anthem" (Dec 9, 2025): Analyzing historical documents where Nehru compared the musicality and international perception of Vande Mataram versus Jana Gana Mana.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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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
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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 05:33:42 AM
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
From Mohali to Howrah: How Punjab Police nabbed shooters of Kabaddi promoter Rana Balachauria from Bengal
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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
Punjab Police arrest 5, including 2 shooters, involved in AAP sarpanch’s killing in Amritsar
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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
Military Digest | When Nehru chided General Cariappa for publicly praising his GovernmentSubscriber Only
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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
Suspended for ‘inaction against gangsters’, IPS officer reinstated, posted as SSP Ropar
January 11,2026 11:20:41 AM
Former Tarn Taran SSP Ravjot Kaur Grewal who was also reinstated recently has been transferred to Punjab Vigilance.
Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Four in seven days of New Year: Punjab Police struggles to check brazen shootings
January 07,2026 18:31:16 PM
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026
Army suspends colonel facing 12 charges of irregularities, including attempt to protect jawan under investigation
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Colonel Ashish Singh Mehta has been suspended for 90 days after a hearing at the Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre.
Wed, Jan 07, 2026
Military Digest | ‘Ikkis’ forever: Arun Khetarpal, the boy soldier who pleaded with his commander to go to war
January 04,2026 14:51:43 PM
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
The indefatigable fauji who gets veterans their dues
December 30,2025 10:31:37 AM
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
Military Digest | Nehru’s objection to Mangal Pandey memorial on military land and Army’s participation in religious events
December 28,2025 13:24:36 PM
‘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
Colonel assault case: CBI files chargesheet against 4 Punjab police officers
December 25,2025 15:16:23 PM
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 14:30:36 PM
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
Intelligence agencies sound alert on terrorist intrusion from Pakistan into Punjab
December 23,2025 21:34:12 PM
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
From ‘dhurandhar’ in Army life to military consultant for ‘Dhurandhar’
December 22,2025 19:00:40 PM
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 13:36:11 PM
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
Wanted for espionage and cross border drug smuggling, Army deserter arrested
December 20,2025 23:50:09 PM
Wanted for espionage and cross border drug smuggling, Army deserter arrested
Sat, Dec 20, 2025
AAP’s win in rural polls due to abuse of power against Opposition, Cong will be back in 2027: Amrinder Singh Raja Warring
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If you discount the factor of the power abuse by the ruling AAP, they stand nowhere.
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
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The ‘security personnel’ they move around with are hired from private security firms or from firms supplying bouncers.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
The easy money trail | Kabaddi, music, hawala: What connects gangsters and extortion in Punjab
December 18,2025 09:20:41 AM
Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans stated that the primary motive appears to be gang rivalry over control and dominance in organizing lucrative kabaddi tournaments in Punjab, rather than a direct link to the Moose Wala case.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Kabaddi player murder: Main accused shot dead in encounter, another nabbed at Delhi airport
December 18,2025 04:26:19 AM
Police in Mohali said Middu was apprehended following an exchange of fire with the police team in Lalru near Mohali.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
After Agnipath dashes dreams of becoming IAF Airman, Haryana man passes out of IMA as Army LieutenantSubscriber Only
December 14,2025 14:30:09 PM
Hardeep Gill faced multiple rejections at the Services Selection Board (SSB) before finally passing on his ninth attempt.
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
Two young officers from Haryana, Himachal get commissioned in IAFSubscriber Only
December 14,2025 14:26:29 PM
Mohit’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and perseverance. Born in Jhajjar, Haryana, life tested him early — he lost his mother when he was just three months old. Raised by his maternal uncle and aunt, Mohit grew up in humble surroundings.
Sun, Dec 14, 2025
Ahead of Punjab and Haryana HC hearing into audio clip PILs, Patiala SSP Varun Sharma goes on leaveSubscriber Only
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