Jasbir Sarai The happenings in Kashmir over the last few days have, once again, ignited apprehensions about the status of the much touted “Normality” in the state. The haste with which the new Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, went about implementing his political agenda has led to a volatile situation in the valley. The fateful rally where separatist Syed Geelani and … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Contours of the Masarat fiasco and the way ahead
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Terror should not be allowed to revisit Jammu and Kashmir
Jasmine Brar A spurt in terrorist violence in the Kashmir valley over the last few days has reopened the debate on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. A barbaric terrorist attack in Shopian district of Kashmir on April 6 led to the death of three unarmed policemen. On the same day, two more attacks on policemen in different parts of the valley left at least one … [Read more...] about Terror should not be allowed to revisit Jammu and Kashmir
Flood scare in Jammu and Kashmir: Wake-up call for Mufti government
Jaibans Singh The recent flood scare, landslides and sinking of houses in the Jammu and Kashmir have established a clear-cut governance agenda for the Bhatariya Janata Party (BJP) - Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) coalition government. The new coalition government has been functional for more than a month now. The people were quite fed up by the slow process of negotiations to … [Read more...] about Flood scare in Jammu and Kashmir: Wake-up call for Mufti government
Why Mufti is in a hurry to withdraw AFSPA?
Vikas Khanna Last two days, two terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. And more to follow! The attacks, which come after a lull of about three months, should ring alarm bells to the authorities in the state, particularly Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, who has been championing the cause of withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA. One can understand … [Read more...] about Why Mufti is in a hurry to withdraw AFSPA?
J&K: Security holds precedence over all else
Jaibans Singh The terrorist attack at Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, on March, 19, has left in its wake four innocent dead, four destroyed families and lots of pain and suffering. The death of the two terrorists was inevitable and is inconsequential. In view of their the unholy path that they had chosen they are better off dead than alive, human lives wasted in pursuit of a warped … [Read more...] about J&K: Security holds precedence over all else