Dr. Simrit Kahlon Within a day of the much touted lull in ceasefire violations, Pakistan has stuck again; this has put paid to the hype created by the Indian media about the Pakistan army retracting, tail between legs, due to a massive counter bombardment by the Indian forces. Sadly, the Indian media (especially the electronic segment) has resorted more to melodrama and … [Read more...] about Ceasefire violations: cut the melodrama please
Desperate separatists creating hurdles in flood relief operations
Dr. Simrit Kahlon In a ludicrous and pathetic effort to gain centre stage, Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik, on September, 13, led a gang of unscrupulous elements and tried to derail the rescue and relief process launched by the Indian Army (Operation Megh Rahat) in aid of the flood hit regions of Kashmir. In an inhumane act, he and his set of criminals forced ailing lady … [Read more...] about Desperate separatists creating hurdles in flood relief operations
New Government, new policy: A shift for the better
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The electronic media in India on Monday, August, 18, was inundated with the visuals of Kashmiri separatists in New Delhi looking like the proverbial cat that has got all the cream; they had been called to New Delhi by the High Commissioner of Pakistan for discussions as a prelude to the Secretary level talks between India and Pakistan slated for August, 25. … [Read more...] about New Government, new policy: A shift for the better
Tosa Maidan: The ball is in government’s court
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The decision of the Indian Army to clean up Tosa Maidan of unexploded bombs and also militant hide-outs was conveyed by Lt General Subrata Saha, General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar based Chinar Corps, on August, 01. This is yet another reflection of the humanitarian approach of the Indian army. The decision has been taken in the wake of the unfortunate … [Read more...] about Tosa Maidan: The ball is in government’s court
Using AFSPA as a political toll is counter-productive for J&K
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The matter of revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has, surprisingly, come up in the budget session of parliament. The question raised was, “Whether the government proposes to review the AFSPA, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons.” The government, in a written reply by Minister of … [Read more...] about Using AFSPA as a political toll is counter-productive for J&K