Jaibans Singh “Foot in mouth” is accepted as a common affliction for politicians universally and more so in India. Of late, this affliction seems to be attaining unprecedented heights with the Indian Armed Forces also being subjected to some very ill-informed, obtuse and crude comments by politicians. Recently, a state minister of the Mehbooba Mufti led government of Jammu … [Read more...] about Heed Army Chief’s call to challenge radicalisation in J&K
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Spore IED blast: Terrorists exposed as inhumane killers gasping for breath
Jaibans Singh The recent IED blast in Sopore that has left four police officers martyred and two injured has heralded a new phase in the ongoing foreign sponsored terrorism prevalent in the Kashmir valley. The cowardly attack on security personnel, who were doing their duty, is highly condemnable and has elicited widespread revulsion and disgust within Kashmir, across the … [Read more...] about Spore IED blast: Terrorists exposed as inhumane killers gasping for breath
Braid Chopping in Kashmir: A tool to create wedge between security forces and people
Jaibans Singh The braid chopping phenomenon in the Kashmir valley has attained a critical dimension. With more than 150 incidents having taken place in the last month (from September 14 onwards) there is panic among the people there. The tension has been heightened by the irrational violent reaction of vigilante groups who have attempted to brutally kill two innocent youth in … [Read more...] about Braid Chopping in Kashmir: A tool to create wedge between security forces and people
Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Dr. Simrit Kahlon It is heartening to see the government at the centre and at the state level in Jammu and Kashmir exhibit a rare confidence in dealing with the situation in trouble torn Kashmir. Undoubtedly, there is political and social pressure accentuated by a shrill media, but it has not deterred the government from pursuing a well laid out policy and consistent posture … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Government on right track; sustainability holds the key
Kashmir: Tough posture by centre is step in right direction
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The Union Government has utilised an opportunity presented by the hearing of a petition in the Supreme Court to make it unequivocally clear that the centre is not willing to talk to the separatists of Kashmir who demand 'Azaadi' (freedom). The statement was made by the Attorney General, Mukul Rastogi, while the apex court was hearing a petition filed by … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Tough posture by centre is step in right direction