Jaibans Singh Is it the ghost of Afsal Guru or some other earthly elements that are haunting the Kashmir valley since the latter was hanged at Tihar jail almost a month back on February, 09, 2013? The valley has witnessed high voltage political activity since the hanging; the matter has now boiled down to a single point demand of return of his mortal remains to facilitate … [Read more...] about Afsal Guru: A victim of political brinkmanship
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Contradictions should not override security imperatives
Jasbir Sarai That India thrives on contradictions is well known, these are often touted as perfect examples of the country’s unity in diversity. The concept has its advantages so long as it is kept within limits of national probity. When governance becomes a victim of these contradictions it is national interests that are put to stake. Take the instance of the ongoing … [Read more...] about Contradictions should not override security imperatives
Hanging of Afsal Guru is over and done with; it is time to move on
Prabhakar Gupta The debate on the hanging of Afsal guru is marked with as many opinions as there are voices. More than anything else, it is the moral dilemmas that are being debated upon with utmost intensity. This is surprising because the execution was the result of a cut and dried legal process instituted by a nation against a declared enemy of the state. It cannot be … [Read more...] about Hanging of Afsal Guru is over and done with; it is time to move on
Politicising the hanging amounts to dehumanising Afsal Guru
Jaibans Singh “Do not politicise the issue”, said the Congress leader Digvijay Singh repeatedly while answering queries about the execution of Afsal Guru, one of the masterminds behind the terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament in December, 2001.Unfortunately, ever since news of the execution broke out on February, 09, 2013, it is only politics that are being played out … [Read more...] about Politicising the hanging amounts to dehumanising Afsal Guru
AFSPA does not give immunity to commit heinous crimes
Jaibans Singh It is heartening to observe that India is finally displaying sensitivity towards its women and is moving ahead with some stringent laws against those who commit barbaric sexual assault against them. In the wake of strong protests and widespread disgust generated by the brutal gang rape of a young woman in New Delhi, the government appointed a committee of three … [Read more...] about AFSPA does not give immunity to commit heinous crimes