Re: [HumJanenge] Re: CCS to discuss including Indian Armed Forces under Lokpal etc

Dear Wg Cdr Karnik (and other veterans)

Some of us (civilians) would like / appreciate your valued opinion on what causes today's generation of officers to yield to such temptations.

Sarbajit
(List Moderator)

On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM, suresh karnik <sdkarnik35@gmail.com> wrote:

From Wg Cdr S.D Karnik

I am proud to state/inform that I got a 32 Colt Pistol in 1956 as a Pilot Officer from COD Allahabad

when I alongwith my Squadronmates had applied for the same - only 2 of us out of the whole Squadron of 16 Fighter Pilots got allotment merely on our application withou applying any pressures etc.

I am indeed happy to inform that I still have the weapon in my custody even after retirment (with Police licence). In 1960 I was offered Rs. 50,000/- for sale.  In 1968-69mI was offered Rs.One Lakh. In 1982

I was asked to name my price for sale.  I DID NOT YIELD TO ANY TEMPTATION. I still have the weapon as

my personal weapon with an emotional attachment as I had it with me on my person during sorties on  the offensive missions in 1971 war.

I am indeed sad to read the present happenings.

Wg Cdr Suresh Damodar Karnik Vr,C