
Shiv Kumar
Captain Shiv Kumar is an Indian Navy officer currently serving as the defence attache to Indonesia. He gained recent media attention for his remarks regarding the downing of Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), attributing the losses to political constraints imposed by the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a seminar in Indonesia, Kumar acknowledged the PAF's actions while discussing the strategic limitations placed on the IAF during military operations, suggesting that these restrictions were intended to prevent escalation in a nuclear context.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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India | 2 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,618,773 | $2,900,000 | 3,402$ |
Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,013 | $280,000 | 96$ |
Totals | 3 | 1,600,896,716 | 1,694,786 | $3,180,000 | 3,498$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
Captain Shiv Kumar provided statements regarding the Indian Air Force's actions during the May 7 operation.
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Pakistan:
Captain Shiv Kumar stated that India lost some aircraft due to political constraints on military actions.
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India:
Rahul Gandhi quoted Shiv Kumar, Defence Attaché in Indonesia, regarding India's aircraft losses.
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India:
Captain Shiv Kumar stated that IAF lost some fighter jets due to political directives during strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan.
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Pakistan:
Indian Navy Captain Shiv Kumar acknowledged that the PAF downed the Indian fighters during a seminar in Indonesia.
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India:
Captain Shiv Kumar outlined the Indian military's initial response during the early stages of Operation Sindoor while speaking at a seminar hosted by an Indonesian university.
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