Jaibans Singh The Indian media has been carrying reports about the Union Government considering a phased withdrawal of the Indian Army from the hinterland of the Kashmir Valley. These reports are based on a series of articles and editorials that The Indian Express has carried on the subject. The base for this news in The Indian Express has been formed by an article … [Read more...] about Downsizing Army deployment in J&K: Caution and deliberation is necessary
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Army ethics for counter-terrorist operations: Minimum force & good faith
Jasbir Sarai It is being alleged that three men from Rajouri, who had gone to work as labourers in Kashmir, have been killed in the course of a counter-terrorist operation in Shopian. The gunfight took place on July, 18 and the men, declared unidentified at that time, have now been identified on the basis of photographs shown to the families. Earlier, the families had … [Read more...] about Army ethics for counter-terrorist operations: Minimum force & good faith
Excerpts of articles show how study/debate on Article 370 and Article 35A progressed over years
Jaibans Singh The courageous and righteous action taken by Shri Narendra Modi led NDA government by rendering Article 370 and Article 35A redundant and reorganising the state of Jammu and Kashmir has received approbation from across the Nation. Some negative elements say that the matter should have been discussed further. I have remained dedicated to the study of Jammu … [Read more...] about Excerpts of articles show how study/debate on Article 370 and Article 35A progressed over years
Kashmir: Tendency to be swayed by rumours should be curbed
Jaibans Singh Rumours have a tendency to spread like wildfire in Kashmir, most of these have a negative connotation and are designed to create insecurity among the people. The insecurity soon converts into a panic situation. This malaise has become all the more prominent with the advent of social media where fake and twisted news gains prominence. Such a scenario is … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Tendency to be swayed by rumours should be curbed
OHCHR has no understanding of dynamics of Kashmir issue
Jaibans Singh The fatuous approach of the United Nation towards understanding the dynamics of the Kashmir issue came to the fore once more in the second report presented by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the situation of Human Rights in Kashmir and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The report covers the period from May 2018 to April 2019. On 14 June 2018, … [Read more...] about OHCHR has no understanding of dynamics of Kashmir issue