Onkareshwar Pandey The separatist conglomerate in Kashmir is looking at the ongoing face-off between the state of Israel and the terrorist organisation Hamas in Palestine as much needed oxygen for their, by now, irrelevant and redundant agenda. Separatist leaders always strive to associate their so-called "struggle” with well-known freedom movements across the world. They … [Read more...] about Leveraging Palestine to create unrest in Kashmir
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Kashmir: Separatist & inimical forces plan to derail democratic process
Onkareshwar Pandey Three terrorists have been killed in an overnight encounter in Lawaypora area of central Kashmir, in the outskirts of Srinagar, in a joint operation of Police, Army and CRPF. The gunfight broke out after the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Lawaypora area following specific inputs about the presence of terrorists there. This was … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Separatist & inimical forces plan to derail democratic process
Gilgit-Baltistan move is Diplomacy or Compulsion
Farooq Wani Part of the erstwhile princely state of J&K, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) covers an area of 72,921 square km, is an unfortunate piece of land whose people have been worst affected due to what Pakistan refers to as the “unfinished agenda” of partition. Not only was GB occupied by Pakistan in 1947, but Pakistan handed over its Shaksgam Valley spread over 5,180 square km … [Read more...] about Gilgit-Baltistan move is Diplomacy or Compulsion
Kashmir: Self serving leadership is in self preservation mode
Jaibans Singh In the wake of the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and abrogation of Article 370, the political structures in Kashmir that were aligned with separatism and soft separatism have been left without viable agendas. Articulation on the subject can draw a lead from the “Gupkar Declaration” of 4 August, 2019. The declaration, named as such since it was … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Self serving leadership is in self preservation mode
Winds of Change in Kashmir: Pakistan refuses to relent
Brig (Veteran) Anil Gupta Kashmir is fast returning to normalcy. The Central Government has decided to withdraw 100 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) which were inducted post 05 August 2019, to maintain law and order. An obvious indicator of the improved situation while the security grid remains firmed in to give a stunning blow to diminishing terrorism. The … [Read more...] about Winds of Change in Kashmir: Pakistan refuses to relent
Imran Khan: Latest poster boy of irrelevant Hurriyat Conference
Hardip Bedi In the wake of the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories and abrogation of Article 370, the political structures in Kashmir that were aligned with separatism and soft separatism have been left without viable agendas. Syed Ali Geelani, one among the tallest leaders of the Hurriyat Conference, chose to resign from all posts in June, 2020. He … [Read more...] about Imran Khan: Latest poster boy of irrelevant Hurriyat Conference
Pakistan spreading shameful canards to exploit ill-health of Syed Geelani
Jasbir Sarai “Exploited in good times and exploited in bad times,” There can be no better way to explain Pakistan’s relationship with Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the Kashmiri nonagenarian, separatist leader. The 90 year plus Geelani is not in good health; he is under treatment at SKIMs, Srinagar, a multi-speciality hospital that has state-of-the-art facilities. The Pakistan … [Read more...] about Pakistan spreading shameful canards to exploit ill-health of Syed Geelani
J&K is safe and progressing on all fronts
Onkareshwar Pandey The strategic community in India has remained preoccupied with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pulwama terrorist attack on a convoy of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The unfolding situation in Kashmir, in the interim, has been dynamic in nature. The security forces moved swiftly and, within 100 hours of the terrorist attack, eliminated … [Read more...] about J&K is safe and progressing on all fronts
Arrest of Jamaat leadership in Kashmir is a step in the right direction
Jaibans Singh Kashmir is witnessing unrest since the last few days! People have started hoarding essential supplies on the premise that something unprecedented is expected to happen shortly. The feeling has come by due to rationing of supplies and also the arrest/detention of certain elements who are known to leverage incidents like the Pulwama terrorist attack to ferment … [Read more...] about Arrest of Jamaat leadership in Kashmir is a step in the right direction
For Shah Faesal it is time to smell the coffee
Jaibans Singh Shah Faesal is the new flavor in the political landscape of Kashmir! A top rated IAS officer who has suddenly had a twinge of conscience that has compelled him to find a new uncharted path. One wishes him well but there is a valid reason to remain skeptical about both his capability as well as his intentions. He has given interviews and spoken to many … [Read more...] about For Shah Faesal it is time to smell the coffee