Security forces need to change strategy Security forces need to change strategy 06 Nov 19 In the last couple of days there have been eleven irrational killing by terrorists. These include migrant labour and truck drivers of apple trucks, all soft targets. In addition, is the recommencement of burning of schools by terrorists. The intention has been to block the […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2402850/Kolkata-The-Statesman/5TH-NOVEMBER-2019#page/7/2 J and K work starts now 05 Nov 19 The state of J and K has ceased to exist. In place are two Union Territories (UTs). It has been almost ninety days since the decision was taken and despite hiccups there is some semblance of normalcy in the valley, while the rest of the erstwhile state remains at peace. […]
https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/kashmir-there-is-unrest-not-resistance?src=top-lead J and K is at ‘no peace’ not at ‘resistance’ (English Version) Amar Ujala 31 Oct 19 The abrogation of Article 370 in J and K by the Indian government on 05 Aug this year, followed by ordering restrictions on assembly of crowds and a communication clampdown, led to calls from some international quarters on violation of human rights. […]
Army operations to regain Kashmir Army operations to regain Kashmir 27 Oct 19 The Maharaja of Kashmir, Hari Singh, had signed a stand-alone agreement with Pakistan on 12 Aug 1947, under which Pakistan had agreed not to unilaterally disturb the status quo and continue to treat J and K as an independent state. Conveniently it broke the agreement and launched […]
Winning the mind game in Kashmir Winning the mind game in Kashmir 23 Oct 19 Kashmir remains quiet as against peaceful, while Imran continues threatening of mass violence from within the state. Imran’s rantings have been largely ignored by the world. In desperation, he hit back against his only ally, China, comparing Kashmir and Hong Kong in terms of global […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=218 Defining normalcy within Kashmir CENJOWS 21 Oct 19 Social media is abuzz about questions being raised on Kashmir. They include, how is normalcy defined in Kashmir and with continued terror strikes and ongoing radicalization, can Kashmir ever turn peaceful? To understand the overall scenario, the comment by the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, should be read. He stated in Kathmandu […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2372523/Kolkata-The-Statesman/15TH-OCTOBER-2019#page/7/2 Discredited west ought to keep shut on Kashmir 15 Oct 19 In recent times, few US Senators, members of the UK Labour party and some political leaders from other western nations have been attempting to advice India to lift its restrictions in Kashmir. They have been stating that they are monitoring Kashmir and have at times even accused the […]
Responsibility to protect lives Responsibility to protect lives The Excelsior 14 Oct 19 It has been over two months since the government abrogated sections of Article 370 and changed the status of J and K. To ensure that there is no loss of lives because of violence perpetrated by fake news and instigation, the government initially imposed curfew and blocked […]
Differing media perceptions on Kashmir Differing media perceptions on Kashmir 18 Sep 19 Mr Harsh Vardhan Shringla, the Indian Ambassador to the US stated in an interview, ‘Unfortunately, some of the media in the United States – particularly the liberal media – have, for reasons of their own, chosen not to provide this (correct) perspective, which is very important. Instead […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2311819/Kolkata-The-Statesman/3RD-SEPTEMBER-2019#page/7/2 Force alone won’t work in Kashmir 03 Sept 19 The decision to abolish Article 370 was taken by a close committee formed by the government. The announcement was partially expected but not in the manner it was announced. It came as a surprise for not only the nation, but for the neighbourhood also, most impacted being Pakistan. Advanced deployment […]