Dr. Simrit Kahlon The Kashmir Valley is limping back to normalcy after a month and a half of an unfortunate, mindless and avoidable state of violence. A negative impact of this period of madness may be seen on the very close bond between the Indian Army and the people of Kashmir. The army has not been involved in the current face off between the security forces and some … [Read more...] about The Army shares a strong bond with the people of Kashmir
Blaming India for internal issues of Kashmir is not fair
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The use of pellet guns as a non-lethal crowd control measure by the Jammu and Kashmir police is, of late, centre stage as the political narrative of the Kashmir Valley. The most important factor that needs to be recorded, first and foremost, is that the equipment is not repeat NOT being used by the Indian Army. It is being used by the local police of Jammu … [Read more...] about Blaming India for internal issues of Kashmir is not fair
Anti-personnel mines: imperative for India due to security constraints
Dr. Simrit Kahlon As a part of Operation Aman, the army recently handed over a large chunk of agricultural land to the locals in Morha Kampla, Nowshera that had been mined during mobilisation of Indian troops during Operation Parakram in 2001-02. The demining operation was launched soon after the stand down of troops; by 2006 a major portion of the mine fields were cleared … [Read more...] about Anti-personnel mines: imperative for India due to security constraints
Kashmiris need to be liberated from Kashmiris
Dr. Simrit Kahlon A terrorist strike in Anantnag District of Kashmir on Saturday, June, 4, led to the killing of a Sub-Inspector and a Constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police. A day earlier, two BSF soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack on their convoy at Bijbehara also in Kashmir. Earlier on May, 3, two unarmed traffic policemen, an Assistant Sub Inspector and a Head … [Read more...] about Kashmiris need to be liberated from Kashmiris
Disparity in grants for gallantry award winning soldiers should be removed
Dr. Simrit Kahlon On Independence Day, 15 August 2015, the President of India, on behalf of the citizens of the country and in accordance with tradition, acknowledged the contribution of the armed forces of the nation and bestowed its deserving soldiers with gallantry and distinguished service awards. The awarded of two Kirti Chakra, five Saurya Chakra and 50 Sena Medals, … [Read more...] about Disparity in grants for gallantry award winning soldiers should be removed