Jaibans Singh Army Chief General Bikram Singh has, during a press conference on the eve of Army Day, given a very strong response to the brutal killing and mutilation of bodies of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani intruders on January, 08, 2013, on the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that the Indian Army would reserve the right to retaliate at a place and … [Read more...] about Indian Army will retaliate says Army Chief
Pakistan’s brutality cannot be left unpunished
Jaibans Singh The nation is just about coming to grips with the brutal gang-rape in New Delhi and now its collective sensibility has been assaulted by the equally brutal killing of two of its brave soldiers, Lance Naik Hemraj and Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh, while they were patrolling the line of control at Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir, well within their own territory and … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s brutality cannot be left unpunished
Hurriyat stands isolated in the political landscape of Kashmir
Jaibans Singh The fortunes of brand Hurriyat witnessed a solid nosedive in the year gone by, despite which, the conglomerate managed to stay afloat by some energetic manipulation of the media and orchestration of disruption when an opportunity presented itself. The first major initiative by the Hurriyat was in March, 2012, when the chairman of the conglomerate, Mirwaiz Umar … [Read more...] about Hurriyat stands isolated in the political landscape of Kashmir
Security in Kashmir: Circa 2012 and lessons for the year ahead
Jaibans Singh 2012 offered a mixed bag for Jammu and Kashmir so far as security is concerned. This was the second consecutive year when the state witnessed a modicum of peace which translated into unhindered social/economic activity. The going was, however, not totally smooth; many issues came up, some due to circumstances and others most cleverly orchestrated by inimical … [Read more...] about Security in Kashmir: Circa 2012 and lessons for the year ahead
Unity on AFSPA would strengthen governance in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh There are some aspects in governance where politics should not be played; security is the main amongst these. When there is a situation of conflict the political establishment of a nation, regardless of its affiliation and ideology, needs to maintain a united front and more importantly be seen to be doing so. In case this does not happen the enemy gains a huge … [Read more...] about Unity on AFSPA would strengthen governance in Jammu and Kashmir