Please answer the following question: What key details about ashok k. mehta  can be extracted from the following bio?  Bio: ashok k. mehta is a former major general of the indian army , and a radio and television commentator , and a columnist on defence and security issues . he was founder-member of the defence planning staff in the ministry of defence , india . he is also the elder brother of the renowned journalist and editor , vinod mehta .
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- battles is portuguese-indian 1971 siachen conflict indian peace keeping force war indo-pakistani war of 1965 indo-pakistani war of- allegiance is india- serviceyears is 1957 -- 1991- name is ashok k. mehta- branch is indian army- rank is major general