Jaibans Singh The cat is now out of the bag!! Mehbooba Mufti, is out to derive as much benefit from the Centre as possible before reforming the coalition government with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir. She wishes to build her image as a strong leader in the eyes of her constituency in Kashmir and her party cadre before taking on the mantle of chief … [Read more...] about J&K: Back to playing politics with security
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Amnesty International’s prejudiced report on J&K
Jaibans Singh Amnesty International (AI) has, once again, come up with a highly objectionable report on Jammu and Kashmir titled, “Denied: Failures in accountability for human rights violations by security force personnel in Jammu and Kashmir.” As in earlier such reports that the AI has published, this one is also low on substance and high on rhetoric. Even a cursory reading … [Read more...] about Amnesty International’s prejudiced report on J&K
Resolute action can usher peace in Jammu and Kashmir
Jasmine Brar In Kashmir, the more things are expected to change the more they remain the same. Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed came into office with a firm resolve and considerable energy to change the political status quo that has marred peace and progress in the valley. Little did he realise that those whom he was trying to court are waiting only for such opportunities … [Read more...] about Resolute action can usher peace in Jammu and Kashmir
Remain aware and upfront about terrorist intentions in J&K
Jaibans Singh Terrorists in Kashmir took their bloody toll yet again with the brutal killing of two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Monday, 11 May. Chef Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed must be ruing the day when he, rather prematurely, offered a hand of friendship to separatist, divisive and terrorist forces. His attempt towards generating goodwill has … [Read more...] about Remain aware and upfront about terrorist intentions in J&K
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