In November 2014, following an unfortunate incident in Budgam, near Srinagar, when two teenagers were shot dead by the troops in a case of mistaken identity, the Army Commander of Northern Command, told reporters during a presser, “We take responsibility for the death of the two boys in Kashmir”. This unusual apology was termed as ‘rare’ for the Army to admit such an error in speedy and unambiguous terms, demonstrating genuine sensitivity for the local population.