"Pakistan and India have an undeniably challenging relationship. We, however, owe it to our peoples, especially the future generations, to peacefully resolve all outstanding issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute....,” wrote Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 September, even as reports came in about the killing and mutilation … [Read more...] about Barbaric violence against innocents: Kashmir policy of Pakistan Army is crumbling
The love affair with Imran Khan is over, its back to business in Kashmir
Mehtab Karan Singh The terror machinery operating from Pakistan has reactivated itself in a big way. The big words that he spoke of taking two steps forward if India takes one have proved to be just that – words. He has done nothing whatsoever to curb his wayward army and its nefarious arm of fundamentalist militants who keep the pot of terror boiling in Jammu and … [Read more...] about The love affair with Imran Khan is over, its back to business in Kashmir
The politics of Panchayat elections in J&K
Jaibans Singh The time is closing in for holding of the Panchayat and local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir! It is a Key Result Area for newly appointed Governor, Satya Pal Malik, who has been given a specific mandate to revive the political process in the trouble torn state. Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir have always been controversial and politically … [Read more...] about The politics of Panchayat elections in J&K
Transfer of the DGP J&K needed more homework before implementation
Jaibans Singh The sudden, overnight ouster of the Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police (DGP), SP Vaid, has come as a surprise. Those who take interest in Kashmir affairs were in the know of some friction in the higher circles of the government, but it leading to such an extreme measure was not fathomed. It is, of course, the prerogative of the administration, … [Read more...] about Transfer of the DGP J&K needed more homework before implementation
Civilian abductions in Kashmir: The blame lies on the likes of Syed Sallahuddin
Jaibans Singh Keeping families out of a personal fights and vendettas is a code of conduct that has been followed universally since times immemorial. Soldiers in opposing armies, mafia, warlords, insurgents, and revolutionaries follow this code. Against this backdrop, the recent reports of terrorists kidnapping families of Police personnel in Kashmir are worrisome. Reports … [Read more...] about Civilian abductions in Kashmir: The blame lies on the likes of Syed Sallahuddin