Brigadier (Retired) Manjit Singh The Anna wave has changed the landscape of the Indian nation. It has given to the common man a greater degree of empowerment in articulation of national issues as also day to day affairs of the State. As and when this new trend gains firm roots, India will attain the posture to declare itself as a nation that is truly democratic. While moving … [Read more...] about Peace can be preserved by increased vigil
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Kashmir: A potential launch pad for terrorists
S Ranjan A low intensity bomb blast outside the Delhi High Court on September, 07, has raised the heckles of the Nation once again. An E-mail sent to claim that the attack was carried out by the Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HuJI), a terror group that is said to have close links with both Al-Qaida and SIMI, has been traced back to Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir. Other E-mails from … [Read more...] about Kashmir: A potential launch pad for terrorists
Kashmiri’s must become masters of their own destiny
Farooq Andrabi The peaceful culmination of the Shri Amarnath Yatra and a successful tourist season has done wonders for Kashmir. More than six lakh pilgrims have visited the holy Amarnath cave this year, which is an all time record and much in excess of projections; tourists both national and international have made a bee line for Kashmir and yet another record 5 lakh plus … [Read more...] about Kashmiri’s must become masters of their own destiny
Terrorism is declining but alertness cannot be compromised
Karan Bandesha Mahore is a small township of Reasi, District Udhampur; it has been a hub of militancy and terrorism for a long time. Being Muslim dominated in an otherwise Hindu dominated area, it witnessed a sustained attempt by terrorists to weed out the minority community. A number of preplanned massacres and selective killings aimed at creating fear among Hindus and … [Read more...] about Terrorism is declining but alertness cannot be compromised
Surrender, amnesty and rehabilitation : Benefits and pitfalls
Brigadier (Retired) Manjit Singh During the very first year of his term, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah mooted the idea of revising the surrender and rehabilitation policy to provide amnesty for local militants who had crossed over to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) at the peak of insurgency due to indoctrination, compulsion or other socio-political reasons. The Centre agreed, … [Read more...] about Surrender, amnesty and rehabilitation : Benefits and pitfalls