Indian Army officials said that they are dedicated to “preserve national interests" and "safeguard the sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the country"

New Delhi: In a strong rebuttal to activist Tapan Bose’s comment against armed forces, the Indian Army, on Wednesday, said that “all its actions are dedicated to the nation” and that it doesn't "discriminate on the basis of caste, creed or religion".

Bose, who is also a documentary filmmaker, earlier today sparked a controversy by saying that Pakistan Army and the Indian Army are alike and there is no difference between them as both kill their people.

“Pakistan is not an enemy country, the ruling class of India and Pakistan are alike. Our armies are alike too, their army kills their people and our army kills our people, there is no difference between them,” Bose said while addressing at an anti-protest at Janta Mantar in Delhi.

Responding to his remarks, Indian Army officials said that they are dedicated to “preserve national interests" and "safeguard the sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the country".

“Indian Army strengthens the idea of India and lives by the national values. The army is dedicated to preserve national interests, safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of our nation,” the officials were quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

“We uphold the ideals of the Constitution, thwart proxy wars, defeat internal threats, assist our government and the people of India and all our actions are dedicated to the nation. Indian Army doesn't discriminate on account of caste, creed or religion,” they added.