Hardeep Bedi Every winter in Kashmir brings with it a new story. It is so because snowfall in the region tends to be heavy and damaging. The might of nature is normally felt in January and February, sometimes it rolls on into March also. This year the most poignant story came on January, 8; it revolved around the image of a soldier on guard standing in knee deep snow … [Read more...] about J&K: Winters witness quiet, unobtrusive assistance to locals by the Indian Army
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Women in combat role: Proving their mettle in J&K
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Winds of change are taking place in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in more ways than one. A welcome development in recent times is enhancement in induction of women in security forces operating in the region. The ball was set rolling in August, 2020 with deployment of what the media termed as "Rifle Women" on duty along the Line of Control (LOC). … [Read more...] about Women in combat role: Proving their mettle in J&K
Youth Empowerment in J&K: A lot is done, more is required
Jasbir Sarai Immediately after the Parliament legislated for bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories and also toned down such provisions of Article 370 and Article 35A that were inhibiting the freedom of many segments of the citizenry, the Government of India imposed certain restriction on movement and communication within the state. The … [Read more...] about Youth Empowerment in J&K: A lot is done, more is required
Anantnag terror attack: India should strengthen internal security protocol
Jaibans Singh The killing of six soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), while a few more including an SHO of the Jammu Kashmir Police and a civilian having sustained injuries at Anantnag, Kashmir, has set alarm bells ringing in the security set up of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly Kashmir. One of the two terrorists who carried out this Fidayeen (suicide) type … [Read more...] about Anantnag terror attack: India should strengthen internal security protocol
Shri Amarnath Yatra: Jammu and Kashmir poised to welcome pilgrims
Jaibans Singh The pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath in Kashmir is scheduled to commence on 29 June, the auspicious day of “Jesht Purnima” in accordance with the Hindu calendar and culminate on 07 August, coinciding with “Raksha Bandhan.” The Shri Amarnath shrine is located at the head of the Sind Valley in Kashmir, flanked in the north by the great Himalayan range and … [Read more...] about Shri Amarnath Yatra: Jammu and Kashmir poised to welcome pilgrims
The menace of drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Violence leaves in its wake a host of associated problems. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is facing a problem where the youth are trying to come to grips with a background of violence and uncertainty that marred their growing years. This apart, they are dealing with issues like lack of employment opportunities, bleak prospects for the future, boredom, family … [Read more...] about The menace of drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir
Building capacity of Jammu and Kashmir Police force
Jaibans Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a transformation. The two decade long shadow of terrorism is waning slowly but surely. At the same time, forces of disruption are trying their level best to keep turmoil alive. Such ambitions translate into law and order problems of a different type than what is seen in other states of the nation. The recent incident … [Read more...] about Building capacity of Jammu and Kashmir Police force
The time for a victory march has not yet arrived
Jasbir Sarai A recent interview given by the Inspector General Police (IGP), Jammu region, Rakesh Kumar, to a prominent newspaper in Jammu makes very interesting reading; the IGP declared that six districts in Jammu region namely Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Doda, Reasi and Udhampur were completely “rid of militancy”. He went on to add that the security grid of Jammu city is in the … [Read more...] about The time for a victory march has not yet arrived
Grass political empowerment: the bane of disruptive forces
Pankaj Sharma The news about scores of Sarpanches and Panches resigning in North Kashmir under terrorist dikat hogged the media limelight in October and November, 2012. Then there were calls from organisations like all Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) to boycott polls for four Members of Legislative Council (MLC’s) seats under Panchayat quota scheduled in … [Read more...] about Grass political empowerment: the bane of disruptive forces
JK Police must come out on its own
Jaibans Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is undergoing a metamorphosis. The two decade long shadow of terrorism is waning slowly but surely and people are looking towards what is commonly termed as “normalcy”. There is talk of a change in the security paradigm commensurate with the changing situation on ground; more responsibility is being sought to be placed on … [Read more...] about JK Police must come out on its own