Dr. Simrit Kahlon The efforts of a few forces inimical to the interest of the people of Kashmir led to a situation of turmoil in the Kashmir Valley recently. The issues at NIT and the Handwara incident were stage managed, engineered and exploited by such vested interests to cause disruption and dissension within the region. Security forces were particularly targeted in these … [Read more...] about Counter terrorist operations: The pressure should be maintained
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Sinister campaign to paint army as villain in Kashmir
Vikas Khanna Who should be held responsible for the death of five innocent civilians in Kashmir Valley last week? The submission by a minor girl before a chief judicial magistrate that she was not molested by a soldier exposes a sinister campaign to discredit security forces. Kashmir was on the boil all through last week after a rumour spread that an Indian soldier had tried … [Read more...] about Sinister campaign to paint army as villain in Kashmir
Mehbooba’s “orientation” and the way ahead
Jaibans Singh In the corporate world there is an important process called “orientation.” It involves acquainting a new employee with the company, its management, operating procedures, work culture, rules and regulations etc. New employees are expected to shed their old practices and adopt those followed in their new place of work. Kashmir is presently going through a process … [Read more...] about Mehbooba’s “orientation” and the way ahead
Handwara incident: Criminal mob activity should be investigated
Jaibans Singh The assault on security forces by an unruly crowd in Handwara, District Kupwara, Kashmir Valley, on April 12, reflects the tenuous security situation existing in the valley. The crowd had collected to cause damage to an Army post located in the area as retaliation to allegations of molestation of a girl by an army man. The girl, later, refuted the alleged … [Read more...] about Handwara incident: Criminal mob activity should be investigated
Walk the talk on not politicising NIT, Srinagar incident
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar is an iconic centre of education. Established in 1960 and earlier known as the Regional Engineering College (REC), Srinagar, it has for many decades now been a preferred destination for those who wish to pursue engineering. It is one institution in the Kashmir valley that has boasts of an alumnus from the … [Read more...] about Walk the talk on not politicising NIT, Srinagar incident