Prabhakar Gupta Withdrawal of AFSPA from some districts of J&K or its dilution has been a topic of hot debate in the last few weeks, especially after Omar Abdullah’s fiery announcement of is imminent repeal from some areas and the centre’s considered opinion that the sensitive issue merits more deliberation and consensus amongst the stake holders, especially so, the Army. … [Read more...] about AFSPA: The crux, the options and the ramifications
Demonising the Army has grave security implications
Jasbir Sarai The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is in the proverbial “centre of the storm” currently. A misplaced belief of its “draconian” nature is being exploited by some segments of society to fulfill personal agendas. Some on the fringes of the media glare and looking for free publicity pontificate on the issue; others look towards it as a political opportunity. … [Read more...] about Demonising the Army has grave security implications
Pakistan versus America: The redrawn battle lines
Prabhakar Gupta Notwithstanding all evidences against it, Pakistan continues to be in denial mode. Neither has it stopped attacks in Afghanistan by its proxy, the Haqqani network, nor is it relenting in its anti-India pursuit of sending armed infiltrators across the line of control (LOC). Lately, even China is perturbed by its friends’ clandestine support to militants in the … [Read more...] about Pakistan versus America: The redrawn battle lines
Omar must revitalise his intrinsic idealism
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This is the time to shun acrimony and assuage wounds
Brigadier (Retired) Manjit Singh Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented period of peace during the summer months of this year. The credit goes, in no small measure, to the State government, the JK Police ably supported by the Indian Army and Par-military forces who have collectively cashed in on the mandate of peace and prosperity given unequivocally by the people of … [Read more...] about This is the time to shun acrimony and assuage wounds