Jaibans Singh "This again calls into question the entire debate of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and the way in which it is implemented or the way it is used," said Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir while referring to the Pathribal operation case, which is presently being heard in the country’s Supreme Court. National Conference President Farooq … [Read more...] about Politicisation and motivated presentation of the Pathribal case
The danger of Pakistan sponsored terrorism persists
Jaibans Singh With notoriety comes a celebrity status; A good example of this adage is the international celebrity status that Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the head of the Pakistan based international terrorist organisation Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT), has attained after the US put a $10 Million bounty on his head. The bounty has greatly elevated his stature and placed him in the exalted … [Read more...] about The danger of Pakistan sponsored terrorism persists
Christof Heyns should not have been invited to India
Jaibans Singh The media environment is abuzz with the visit of Mr. Christof Heyns, the UN's Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions to India. Heyns' visit is the first mission to India by an expert mandated by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to monitor and report on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions. He visited Gujarat, Kerala, … [Read more...] about Christof Heyns should not have been invited to India
The cutting edge of the Armed Forces must be maintained
Jaibans Singh Jaswant Singh, a revered national leader, an articulate writer, an ex-soldier and a thorough gentleman, was seen on television with moist eyes and quivering lips while taking part in a panel discussion on the latest disclosures by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General VK Singh, of having been offered a bribe by some defence hardware lobbyist. There are many … [Read more...] about The cutting edge of the Armed Forces must be maintained
A new chapter in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh What does the future hold for Jammu and Kashmir? This is an abiding question, central to not only people of the State but also others in the Nation and across the world whose destiny is somehow linked with this beautiful land. What adds significance to this question is the fact that the situation in the trouble torn region is being perceived to be on the mend and … [Read more...] about A new chapter in Jammu and Kashmir