Jaibans Singh What happened to the week long agitation that Syed Sallahuddin had ordered to be observed to mark the first death anniversary of the terrorist Burhan Wani? It may be recalled that Sallahuddin, in a video message, had called for “Hafta-e-Shuhuda” (martyrs’ week) to be observed in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) from July, … [Read more...] about Damp squib response to diktat indicates irrelevance of Syed Sallahuddin
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Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Dr. Simrit Kahlon It is heartening to see the government at the centre and at the state level in Jammu and Kashmir exhibit a rare confidence in dealing with the situation in trouble torn Kashmir. Undoubtedly, there is political and social pressure accentuated by a shrill media, but it has not deterred the government from pursuing a well laid out policy and consistent posture … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Dr. Simrit Kahlon It is heartening to see the government at the centre and at the state level in Jammu and Kashmir exhibit a rare confidence in dealing with the situation in trouble torn Kashmir. Undoubtedly, there is political and social pressure accentuated by a shrill media, but it has not deterred the government from pursuing a well laid out policy and consistent posture … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Burhan Wani: Less a militant, more a propaganda tool for Pakistan
Jaibans Singh Burhan Wani, a Kashmiri terrorist, was killed by security forces on 8 July 2016 in Kashmir. His claim to fame is that he used social media, especially Face book, to build a persona for himself that was based on a fair degree of romanticism. His good looks and the disruptive combat fatigues that he wore, along with the automatic rifle that he held, had much to do … [Read more...] about Burhan Wani: Less a militant, more a propaganda tool for Pakistan
Kashmir: The illusionary lure of terrorism
Jaibans Singh A few days back on June, 21, two terrorists were killed in an operation at Pazwalpura, Sopore. The operation was conducted jointly by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu Kashmir Police (JKP), a unit of the Army and contingents of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and was based on specific information collected through local intelligence. The … [Read more...] about Kashmir: The illusionary lure of terrorism