In the latest incident of responsible politicians breaking norms and rules while constructing residential accommodation in areas designated as security risks is the present speaker of the state assembly and earlier deputy CM of J and K, Nirmal Singh. His house, presently under construction is on a plot 530M from the security wall of the Nagrota ammunition dump. The land […]
Mehbooba Mufti, The J and K chief minister recently appealed to the centre to declare a unilateral ceasefire in the valley commencing from Ramzan to the conclusion of the Amarnath Yatra in end Aug. Her intentions were noble and aimed at stopping the unending cycle of violence which has gripped the valley, involving elimination of local militants, wanton killing of […]
A few recent events in the valley need to be assessed in totality to draw relevant deductions. Firstly, since the nineties, when terrorists including locals who had joined terror groups, began implementing their own brand of justice by killing Kashmiri’s against whom they had a grudge, such incidents have been rare. It was this wanton killing which drove a wedge […]
Background A strong counter infiltration grid adopted by the Indian army and its willingness to hit hard against any Pak post supporting infiltration, has reduced infiltration levels in Kashmir. An approaching summer may bring forth increased attempts however each should be met with enhanced volume of fire, seeking to deter and eliminate. Internally, the rapid culling of foreign militants, which […]
Background A strong counter infiltration grid adopted by the Indian army and its willingness to hit hard against any Pak post supporting infiltration, has reduced infiltration levels in Kashmir. An approaching summer may bring forth increased attempts however each should be met with enhanced volume of fire, seeking to deter and eliminate. Internally, the rapid culling of foreign militants, which […]
The Hindu published an article last week entitled, ‘One year on, life in shreds for human shield’. The article is based on a recent interview with Farooq Dar, the individual who was tied to a jeep by Major Gogoi a year ago, during the by-elections to rescue a team of security and election staff trapped in a booth and threatened […]
The rape of Asifa in Kathua, has brought forth fissures within the state of J and K, which had existed, but remained brushed under the carpet. Any rape is a slur on society and that of a minor is the most heinous crime which can never be forgiven. While those responsible should be severely punished, however the investigation and subsequent […]
The encounter at Shopian last weekend resulted in the death of 13 militants, most of whom were locals. Omar Abdullah tweeted, ‘Is no one in a position of power in Delhi alarmed by this, because I certainly am’. Recent reports indicate a sharp increase in the number of local youth joining militancy in the valley. As per police reports, there […]
A recent press report stated that the number of youth joining militancy in 2017 was 126, a sharp increase from 88 in 2016. This was the highest in the last seven years. The figures began to rise after the violent summer of 2016, post the elimination of Burhan Wani. From 2010 to 2015, the militancy had very few local militants, […]
There have been differences within the ruling coalition of J and K on the newly proposed surrender policy of the state government. It was blocked by BJP members of the state cabinet after being proposed by Mehbooba Mufti. The J and K government proposed to grant an amount of Rs 6 Lakhs to each surrendered militant along with job schemes. […]