Jaibans Singh Over the last few years there have been a fair number of setbacks in J&K but these have failed to overshadow the optimism of the people. Free and fair elections resulting in smooth functioning of democratic governments, the rejection by the people of the cult of terrorism and containment of the menace by the security forces, the eagerness being shown by the … [Read more...] about The road to stability in Jammu and Kashmir
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Unmarked graves: A thorough unhindered investigation is imperative
Brigadier (Retired) Manjit Singh A report by the Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has laid focus on the issue of unmarked graves in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The commission has sought action to identify those who have been buried in these unmarked graves by matching DNA profiles of relatives of missing persons with samples extracted from the bodies in … [Read more...] about Unmarked graves: A thorough unhindered investigation is imperative
JK Police must come out on its own
Jaibans Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is undergoing a metamorphosis. The two decade long shadow of terrorism is waning slowly but surely and people are looking towards what is commonly termed as “normalcy”. There is talk of a change in the security paradigm commensurate with the changing situation on ground; more responsibility is being sought to be placed on … [Read more...] about JK Police must come out on its own
Security should remain the primary concern in J&K
Jaibans Singh The political crisis that has enveloped Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), could not have come at a more inopportune time. Even as abuses, flying fans and murder charges dominate the political landscape of the Valley; the security forces are involved in a grim battle to counter yet another resolute attempt by Pakistan to up the ante of terrorism in Kashmir. In the … [Read more...] about Security should remain the primary concern in J&K
Unmarked graves: A product of revolting atrocity by terrorists
Brigadier (Retired) Manjit Singh In a recent statement in the State Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has rejected the misnomer of mass graves in Jammu and Kashmir. “Most of the graves have only one person and a few are with two persons but no grave is having more than two persons”, he said. By so saying the Chief Minister has laid to rest the false … [Read more...] about Unmarked graves: A product of revolting atrocity by terrorists