Widespread corruption plagues Indian armed forces, report reveals

A comprehensive report has exposed a widespread pattern of corruption within the Indian armed forces, raising serious concerns about the integrity of one of the world’s largest military establishments.

The findings, which span more than two decades, implicate personnel from all ranks and branches of service, challenging the notion of honor and duty traditionally associated with the military.

According to recent data, the Indian armed forces have been grappling with an alarming number of corruption cases, with over 1,800 incidents recorded between 2000 and 2023.

A closer examination of the period from 2013 to 2022 reveals more than 1,080 corruption cases across the services. The army accounted for the vast majority with 1,046 cases, while the air force and navy reported 29 and 5 cases respectively.

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