i agree 100% with kalpesh & sandy! this is 21st century not india of "ji, hazoor/ yes, sir!" days where officers (military & civil alike) expect their subordinates to kowtow to their wishes & commands. it's high time the military, para-military, police & other govt./public departments change their management style to avoid such incidents in the future. what are the incentives for a jawan to postpone/forego leave when he has been away from home for the duration of his posting, especially if it's quite pressing? pauli