Jaibans Singh It is very unfortunate that Jammu and Kashmir had to witness, in the holy month of Ramadan, an incident of violence in Gool, Ramban that has led to the death of four civilians and injury to about 42 persons. In the aftermath, divisive forces directed their full might towards mobilising a mass protest, this time not only in the valley but also south of the Pir … [Read more...] about Gool-Ramban incident has the signature of an ISI operation
Separatists and the elusive “talks”
Jaibans Singh As the date for the visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Kashmir to launch the train service between Qazigund in Kashmir and Banihal in Jammu approached, the political climate of the valley witnessed immense momentum. The possibility of talks between the separatists and the government became a hot topic all over again. The Prime Minister came, accompanied … [Read more...] about Separatists and the elusive “talks”
Managing turmoil: The acid test for the Kashmiri leadership
Jaibans Singh The unfortunate death of two young boys in Kashmir has opened yet another very sad chapter in the turbulent history of the land. Irfan Nabi Ganaie, a student of class 12 died of gunshot wounds during an anti-terrorist operation launched by the security forces at about 0300 hours on Sunday, June, 30, 2013, in the vicinity of his village, Markundal, in north … [Read more...] about Managing turmoil: The acid test for the Kashmiri leadership
Amarnath Yatra: A look beyond the politics
Jaibans Singh On June, 28, amidst great fanfare the Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir for the year 2013 was declared open. It will conclude, in accordance with tradition, on the day of Raksha Bandhan, August, 21, 2013. Within this time frame, lakhs of pilgrims will visit the holy shrine. Successful conduct of the Yatra with no casualties is something that the organisers from the … [Read more...] about Amarnath Yatra: A look beyond the politics
Wholehearted support to Gilgit-Baltistan by India
Jaibans Singh A study of Pakistan newspapers like The Express Tribune, Dawn, The Nation, Frontier Post etc clearly indicates that these newspapers carry an exhaustive coverage of all provinces. There is, however, an alarming deviation; Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and more importantly the newly created province of Gilgit-Baltistan are given negligible coverage by Pakistani … [Read more...] about Wholehearted support to Gilgit-Baltistan by India