Jaibans Singh On October 27, 1947, the Indian Army landed in Srinagar airport and thus began what is historically referred to as the Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48. The war witnessed many iconic battles over two campaigning seasons in areas ranging from Zoji La to the Kashmir valley, Poonch and Mendhar etc. The newly created state of Pakistan put in all the military might … [Read more...] about Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48: The history and its current ramifications
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Accession Day marks true aspirations of the people of J&K
Jaibans Singh October, 26, is celebrated as Accession Day in Jammu and Kashmir, across the country and the world. It was on this day that Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of the state, signed the Instrument of Accession and legally acceded to India under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947. The Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh was no … [Read more...] about Accession Day marks true aspirations of the people of J&K
Black Days in Kashmir: Facts versus fiction
Jaibans Singh The separatists of Jammu and Kashmir have declared October, 27 as a “Black Day.” On this day in 1947, the Indian army landed in Srinagar airport and, against great odds, saved the people of Kashmir from large scale massacre, rape, loot and arson in the hands of the mercenary hordes of Kabilies (Tribal’s of the North West Frontier province) sent by Pakistan under … [Read more...] about Black Days in Kashmir: Facts versus fiction