Jaibans Singh Tosa Maidan is a meadow in the Budgam district of the Kashmir valley. The area was leased out to the Indian army in 1964 for use as a firing range; the lease has been extended a few times since then. Expiry of the current lease that falls on April, 18, 2014, could not have come by at a better time for the divisive forces. It has given to them adequate ammunition … [Read more...] about Tosa Maidan lease: self-centered politics should not guide decision making
Discrediting security forces in J&K is a divisive agenda to be wary of
Jaibans Singh On April, 2, 2014, Muneer Ahmad Manhas, resident of Uri, Baramulla was detained in Police station Ram Munshi Bagh, Srinagar, on allegations of being involved in a fake currency racket. The very next day Muneer died in police custody. The police, in an initial statement, said that after having dinner Muneer went to his lock-up and entered the bathroom where he … [Read more...] about Discrediting security forces in J&K is a divisive agenda to be wary of
Faith,Trust and Continuity: Mantra for successful elections in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh General elections are the flavour of the Indian nation at the moment; not without reason as the largest democracy in the world prepares to keep its tryst with its guiding principles of representative governance. In the state of Jammu and Kashmir the electoral process has a different dimension altogether, the overwhelming desire of the people to participate … [Read more...] about Faith,Trust and Continuity: Mantra for successful elections in Jammu and Kashmir
Pakistan unconcerned as Taliban smells victory
Jaibans Singh International headlines over the past month or so, on the crucial aspect of the much heralded talks between the government of Pakistan and the militant Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) also called the Pakistan Taliban run something like this - “Pakistan-Taliban peace talks begin in Islamabad,” Reuters February, 06. “Pakistan suspends peace talks with … [Read more...] about Pakistan unconcerned as Taliban smells victory
Indian Army’s response to snow calamity in Kashmir
Jaibans Singh End of season snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, especially so in the Kashmir valley, tends to be heavy and damaging. The normal time for such a snowfall is end-February; its occurrence this year in mid-March has taken everybody by surprise. The snowfall led to avalanches in a number of places. It brought in its wake disruption of communication; blocking of the … [Read more...] about Indian Army’s response to snow calamity in Kashmir