The fatal road accident of the Indian army in Bandipora in Jammu in the first week of January and the subsequent rescue operation ensued by villagers of Saderkot Payeen has yet again highlighted the close-knit relation of the Indian army with the people of the valley. Despite decades of unrest in Kashmir valley, the Indian security forces have remained closely connected with locals in varied spheres of their lives. From giving a shoulder to injured at hospitals to being a part of the local religious festivals, the Indian army remains a tightly knit component of life in the valley. Several…