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
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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
A perspective on Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Ranjan Chauhan An interesting discussion on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was held on Lok Sabha Television Channel on 28 March 2016 from 5 PM to 6 PM The discussants considered application of the act in Jammu and Kashmir and the North East, the human rights issues involved and the way forward. As the discussion progressed it was Jammu and Kashmir that held … [Read more...] about A perspective on Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Time to change the secessionist narrative in Kashmir
Jaibans Singh Five brave soldiers of the nation and one innocent civilian have lost their lives on the altar of mindless terrorist violence in the Kashmir Valley. A terrorist attack in Kashmir was expected due to a number of reasons. First, security forces have been proactive in counter-terrorist operations all through the winter and have achieved considerable success. In the … [Read more...] about Time to change the secessionist narrative in Kashmir
Mehbooba Mufti: Acting like an opposition in her own coalition
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Governor’s rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir on January 08 2016, pursuant to the unfortunate demise of the state’s incumbent chief minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. Mufti had been running a coalition government with the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) since March, 1, 2015. The leadership role shifted to Mehbooba Mufti, the daughter and political heir of Mufti … [Read more...] about Mehbooba Mufti: Acting like an opposition in her own coalition