Prabhakar Gupta Kashmir has, for long, been in the throes of a separatist movement aided and abetted by our neighbour from across the line of control. A widespread armed insurgency started in Kashmir after the disputed 1987 elections to the State Legislative Assembly. Some elements, dissatisfied with the conduct of the election, which they said was rigged, joined a … [Read more...] about Decisive political engagement in Kashmir
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A new chapter in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh What does the future hold for Jammu and Kashmir? This is an abiding question, central to not only people of the State but also others in the Nation and across the world whose destiny is somehow linked with this beautiful land. What adds significance to this question is the fact that the situation in the trouble torn region is being perceived to be on the mend and … [Read more...] about A new chapter in Jammu and Kashmir
The skeletons in Geelani’s closet
Jaibans Singh The Indian government has finally built up courage to question the Kashmiri separatist leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani. He has been questioned for 15 minutes by the Delhi Police at the Lodhi Colony Police Station on the issue of giving recommendation for travel to Pakistan to one Athesham Malik who has been arrested along with two others for links with the … [Read more...] about The skeletons in Geelani’s closet
Rehabilitating the ultra
S Ranjan In recent times the Omar Abdulla government has come under immense political pressure over the rehabilitation policy for militants who crossed over to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) during the peak period of insurgency and are now desirous of leaving the path of violence to get back within the fold of their families. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has … [Read more...] about Rehabilitating the ultra
Rehabilitation of militants: A good idea going awry
Jasbir Sarai The working group on confidence building measures instituted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had recommended that a definite policy/package be formulated for the return and rehabilitation of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir who crossed over to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir during the peak of insurgency and terrorism in the State. Acting on this recommendation, the … [Read more...] about Rehabilitation of militants: A good idea going awry