NEW DELHI, Jan 15 (KUNA) — Indian Army chief Gen Deepak Kapoor has indicated that the government might consider introducing compulsory military service or conscription in the near future. “The government may have to take a view on conscription soon,” Indias leading English daily The Times of India reported Tuesday quoting Gen Deepak Kapoor.
The 1.13-million strong Indian Army is facing a shortage of officers. According to the latest statistics, the Indian Army has a shortage of 11, 238 officers. Moreover, nearly 3,000 Army officers have applied for premature retirement since 2004, The Times of India said.
Syria and Israel are among the nations where conscription is presently in vogue.
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