Dr. Simrit Kahlon Across the world, especially so in India, activity revolves around seasons; there is the examination season, the festival season, the holiday season, so on and so forth. In Jammu and Kashmir there is an additional season called the “infiltration season” that holds great importance. This season begins sometime in mid- April and goes on till end October. At … [Read more...] about Infiltration roadblock in J&K: Pakistani terror mongers worried
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Sopore killings: Rule of law must be restored
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The Sopore killings have become quite an enigma; an unfortunate one though, since innocents are losing their lives in the hands of unknown criminals on the rampage. The six persons killed so far are either those working for the government or ex-militants. Both categories have been targets of terrorists in the past also, the killing of government personnel … [Read more...] about Sopore killings: Rule of law must be restored
Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir: Mindless and futile violence
Jasmine Brar The euphoria caused by a large voter turnout for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir has been responded to by the terrorists with a spate of attacks across the state in the last week or so. The suicide attack in Arnia , district Jammu on November, 27, followed by the second suicide attack at Uri in Kashmir on December, 05; the infiltration bid in … [Read more...] about Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir: Mindless and futile violence
Afsal Guru: the emerging patron saint of Pakistani Jihadists
Jaibans Singh Jihadist groups in Pakistan have taken it upon themselves to make an Islamic icon out of Afsal Guru. In September, 2013, a 94-page book titled, “Ahle Imaan Ke Naam Saheed Mohammad Afsal Guru Ka Aakhri Paigam,” was released by JKLF leader, Nayeem Khan, at a Srinagar hotel. Published by National Front, a constituent of the Hurriyat Conference, the book is said to … [Read more...] about Afsal Guru: the emerging patron saint of Pakistani Jihadists
Security in Kashmir: Circa 2012 and lessons for the year ahead
Jaibans Singh 2012 offered a mixed bag for Jammu and Kashmir so far as security is concerned. This was the second consecutive year when the state witnessed a modicum of peace which translated into unhindered social/economic activity. The going was, however, not totally smooth; many issues came up, some due to circumstances and others most cleverly orchestrated by inimical … [Read more...] about Security in Kashmir: Circa 2012 and lessons for the year ahead