Jaibans Singh “Fear” is the primary instrument for the sustenance of terror! Terrorists depend upon this element to further their unholy activities, be it wanton killing of innocents, recruitment into their fold or seeking administrative support. As the terrorist diktat in Kashmir wanes they have once again resorted to the fear factor to keep themselves afloat. This is … [Read more...] about Kashmir has given a slap on the face of terrorists
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Syed Geelani: Architect of a dark, turbulent period in the history of Kashmir
Jaibans Singh "It is a real tragedy that Geelani was buried in India and not in Pakistan." This statement posted on Facebook by Indu Jalali, a Kashmiri Pandit lady living in Europe, aptly summarises the widespread sentiment at the demise, due to old age, of the Kashmiri separatist, Syed Ali Geelani, at age 91, on 1 September. Geelani was the kingpin of separatism in … [Read more...] about Syed Geelani: Architect of a dark, turbulent period in the history of Kashmir
The politico-terror nexus in Kashmir
Lt. Gen. PS Mehta (Retd) In Kashmir, there is a wide acceptance of covert assistance being provided to terrorist Tanzeems (groups) by a category of the local populace defined as Over Ground Workers (OGWs). Many among the OGWs are sympathisers to the cause of terrorism. Hardliners do not exist only in the form of Jamiat or Hurriyat, they also exist among the locals including … [Read more...] about The politico-terror nexus in Kashmir
Ali Shah Geelani: Dogmatic, obdurate and self serving to the very end
Hardeep Bedi Ali Shah Geelani, the 90 year old Kashmiri separatist leader aligned with the All Party Hurriyat Conference (Hurriyat), has suddenly resigned from the separatist conglomerate. An irrelevant person leaving an irrelevant organisation does not merit any discussion or comment. Nevertheless, since he maintains pretensions of being a leader of the Kashmiris there is a … [Read more...] about Ali Shah Geelani: Dogmatic, obdurate and self serving to the very end
Pakistani propaganda propelling Kashmiri youth towards terrorism
Jasbir Sarai Junaid Ashraf Khan Sehrai, the terrorist killed in an encounter at Nawa Kadal, Srinagar on 19, May, had left his home to join the terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM) on 24, March. 2018. His killing on the heels of Riyaz Naikoo, who was shot down on 6, May, heralds the end of the internet brand of terrorists. The “Burhan Wani” phase of terrorism is now … [Read more...] about Pakistani propaganda propelling Kashmiri youth towards terrorism
J&K: Environment is positive but dangers persist
Jaibans Singh This time of the year, in 2019, witnessed great tension between India and Pakistan. The immoral terrorist attack on a CRPF convoy at Pulwama, Kashmir, on 14, February, elicited a strong riposte from India. Indian Air Force carried out a very successful air strike on a terrorist camp at Balakot, deep in Pakistan territory on 26, February. More than 300 … [Read more...] about J&K: Environment is positive but dangers persist
J&K: “Experts” should take back seat; let people decide future course
Jaibans Singh The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has been more or less stable ever since the legislative process for reorganisation of the state and necessary amendments to Article 370 has been approved by an overwhelming majority in the Indian Parliament. No untoward incident of violence has been reported in the state. The Eid celebration went off in a peaceful manner … [Read more...] about J&K: “Experts” should take back seat; let people decide future course
J&K: Communication and sobriety hold the key
Jaibans Singh The Indian nation has remained engrossed in the all pervasive “K” issue since the beginning of this month when indications of some major change started coming in. In view of the volumes already written on the subject, a good columnist would realise that fatigue has set in among the readers, Another piece may not be a great idea, nevertheless, it is … [Read more...] about J&K: Communication and sobriety hold the key
Jammu and Kashmir: Security poses no worry, but precaution is necessary
Jaibans Singh With the reorganisation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir done and irrevocable, all eyes are on the possible fall out, more so, from Pakistan. The neighbouring country has partially recovered from the shock to rustle up a response, however incoherent and disjointed. In the initial stages came the tweets. “CCC on Kashmir situation at GHQ. Forum fully … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Security poses no worry, but precaution is necessary
Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement
Jasbir Sarai The more things change, the more they stay the same! This old phrase can be most aptly applied to the theatrics of talks that the Hurriyat stage-manages every time a new Government takes charge in the centre. This time there were two differences in the script. First, the NDA government was sworn in for a second term with a massive majority, so, it was not really … [Read more...] about Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement