Jaibans Singh Village Chittisinghpura, District Anantnag, is the biggest village of the Sikh community in the Kashmir Valley. It is located about 8 kms from Mattan where Guru Nanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs paid a visit. The place holds great sanctity for the Sikh community that has been residing over there for ages. On the fateful evening of March, 20, 2000, … [Read more...] about Let’s not forget the horrific Chittisinghpura massacre
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Militarisation of Kashmir: An unacceptable foreign sponsored fallacy
Jasbir Sarai On 1 January, the troops of the Indian Army and the Pakistani Army exchanged sweets along the Line of Control (LOC), at Chilehana - Tithwal Crossing Point, to celebrate the spirit of the new year, share a gesture of goodwill and reiterate the will to maintain peace. It is notable here that the ceasefire has witnessed minimal violations since February 2021, … [Read more...] about Militarisation of Kashmir: An unacceptable foreign sponsored fallacy
Pakistan’s Socio-economic instability makes it dangerous for India
Jaibans Singh India has celebrated the 50th anniversary of the decisive victory over Pakistan in the war of 1971 as "Swarnim Vijay Varsh" with great enthusiasm. Functions were held, battles remembered and veterans of the war felicitated. With the infectious enthusiasm over and done with, it is time for a reality check - did the great victory break Pakistan and eliminate … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s Socio-economic instability makes it dangerous for India
J&K: Running the last lap requires complete synergy of effort
Jaibans Singh The Tri-colour flying proudly in Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Kashmir and other places across the valley is a very joyful sight indeed. It brings about a feeling of relief at the prospect of the trouble torn region, at last, moving towards normality. While admitting that the desired end state is yet to be achieved, there is a fair degree of positivity among the … [Read more...] about J&K: Running the last lap requires complete synergy of effort
J&K: TRF will not succeed in its reprehensible designs
Jaibans Singh The Resistance Front (TRF), is in the limelight for a spate of civilian killings in Jammu and Kashmir. Soon after a famous pharmacist of Kashmir, ML Bindroo and two teachers were shot dead in Srinagar, TRF released a statement saying that they had been killed by the group’s “Shaheed Gazi Squad.” The TRF also issued a threat that it would continue to “strike” … [Read more...] about J&K: TRF will not succeed in its reprehensible designs
J&K: Pakistan frustrated by foiled Infiltration bids yet undeterred in spreading terror
Onkareshwar Pandey In a spectacular, intelligence based operation along the Line of Control (LOC) alert troops of the Indian Army foiled a huge infiltration attempt from Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) in the Hathlanga forest area of Rampur, District Uri, Kashmir. The Indian forces deployed along the LOC had been on high alert since the last few days due to a … [Read more...] about J&K: Pakistan frustrated by foiled Infiltration bids yet undeterred in spreading terror
Power play & fissures in Pakistan Army pose danger internationally
Jaibans Singh The Pakistan army is going through a huge internal crisis, fissures are visible through the rank and file of the organisation. While discontent at the lower level is quite apparent, it is the power play within the senior leadership that is more significant; it is the result of a succession battle that is now raging with the second, and possibly final, term of … [Read more...] about Power play & fissures in Pakistan Army pose danger internationally
The world must realise that Pakistan is a rogue state
Jaibans Singh The 9/11 anniversary this year has brought in its wake old memories and new horrors. After two decades and Trillions of Dollars down the drain the world is back to square one, the difference being that, yet again, a super power stands humiliated while the extremists and terrorists are having the last laugh. Strategic analysts across the world are voicing … [Read more...] about The world must realise that Pakistan is a rogue state
J&K: Fear of resurrection of terror through Taliban is unfounded
Hardeep Bedi The Kashmir Valley has witnessed enhanced activity in the security domain over the last two weeks. Security Forces (SF) have achieved considerable operational success against terrorists. A major operation by the SF in Thanamandi, District Rajouri on 19 August, led to the killing of two terrorists. Sadly, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the army, Subedar … [Read more...] about J&K: Fear of resurrection of terror through Taliban is unfounded
Kashmir has to decide between peace and disruption
Jaibans Singh 15 August, 2021, will be etched indelibly as a golden day in the history of Kashmir. On this day victory of good over evil was celebrated with great aplomb throughout the Valley. The people came out in large numbers to express their love for their country on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day . In an elegantly organised event, Lieutenant Governor … [Read more...] about Kashmir has to decide between peace and disruption