Dr. Simrit Kahlon The killing of three local terrorists in a recent encounter in Kashmir, including one who was a B.Tech student has, once again, laid focus on the very significant issue of indoctrination of the youth on to the path of radicalisation. The resultant propulsion towards the mindless, self defeating and fatalist path of terrorism is tearing apart the Kashmir … [Read more...] about Initiative to de-radicalise Kashmir should come from the elders
Pakistani repression: Local protests in Gilgit-Baltistan merit global attention
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Gilgit-Baltistan, is once again witnessing a public insurgence against the repressive Pakistani regime. For more the three months now, since early November 2017, the local people, especially traders, are out in the streets in protest against the “immoral and unlawful” taxes being imposed upon them by the Government of Pakistan. Complete shutdown and public … [Read more...] about Pakistani repression: Local protests in Gilgit-Baltistan merit global attention
Hafiz Saeed is a bigger threat to the world than to India
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The macabre game plan of Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed is in full swing. His recent release from “House Arrest” by a Pakistani court on grounds of lack of evidence has opened yet another chapter in his already colourful history. It proves that this criminal is not only above the government but also the instrument of law in Pakistan. In that country such an … [Read more...] about Hafiz Saeed is a bigger threat to the world than to India
Hurriyat: Teetering towards irrelevance
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The inherent fissures within the All Party Hurriyat Conference (Hurriyat) are well known. In recent days they have become all the more prominent, leading to what is widely being perceived as an existential crisis for the conglomerate. The Hurriyat has been steadily losing its clout and relevance over the last few years since people have seen through its … [Read more...] about Hurriyat: Teetering towards irrelevance
Jammu and Kashmir: security forces hold the edge
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The month of October was heralded in Jammu and Kashmir with a suicide attack on a Border Security Force (BSF) Camp located near Srinagar Airport on October, 3. All three terrorists involved were killed even as an Assistant Sub Inspector of BSF lost his life while fighting the terrorists. What followed were the usual questions in the media about the degree of … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: security forces hold the edge