Dr. Simrit Kahlon The use of pellet guns as a non-lethal crowd control measure by the Jammu and Kashmir police is, of late, centre stage as the political narrative of the Kashmir Valley. The most important factor that needs to be recorded, first and foremost, is that the equipment is not repeat NOT being used by the Indian Army. It is being used by the local police of Jammu … [Read more...] about Blaming India for internal issues of Kashmir is not fair
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Security in Jammu and Kashmir: Circa 2013
Jaibans Singh 2013 offered a mixed bag for Jammu and Kashmir so far as security is concerned. This was the third consecutive year when the state witnessed a modicum of peace which translated into unhindered social/economic activity. The going was, however, not totally smooth; many issues came up, some due to circumstances and others most cleverly orchestrated by inimical … [Read more...] about Security in Jammu and Kashmir: Circa 2013
AFSPA does not give immunity to commit heinous crimes
Jaibans Singh It is heartening to observe that India is finally displaying sensitivity towards its women and is moving ahead with some stringent laws against those who commit barbaric sexual assault against them. In the wake of strong protests and widespread disgust generated by the brutal gang rape of a young woman in New Delhi, the government appointed a committee of three … [Read more...] about AFSPA does not give immunity to commit heinous crimes
British back benchers please voters at the cost of Kashmir
Brigadier (Retired) Manjit Singh The United Kingdom is at its imperial best once again, the mere whiff of brownie points that some of its Members of Parliament (MP’s) can earn from the Pakistanis in their constituency has propelled the entire British Parliament into a debate on alleged Human Rights violation in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. The motion was moved by a … [Read more...] about British back benchers please voters at the cost of Kashmir