Calling them ‘drug addicts with personal problems’ is condemnable

I was shocked to read the comments from the Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar at a press conference recently. His assertion that the 2010 unrest protesters had ‘personal problems’ and ‘they were drug addicts’ is nothing but an insult to those who lost their lives in the unrest and also to the More

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Sopore hospital

This refers to the news “Police vacate Sopore hospital.” I was shocked the read about the issue. How can the cops of Special Operations Group be so careless? I don’t know what the rationale behind this decision was, but I am sure that it would have only caused anger among the people. People rightly More

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Unending chaos

This refers to the article titled "We all desire a stone to be pelted at", by Prof M Aslam. The writer deserves praise for highlighting the fluctuating approach of Kashmiris towards the freedom movement. Our history of freedom struggle is testimony to the views expressed by the writer and serve as More

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Augment infrastructure

This refers to a recent article about healthcare in Jammu and Kashmir. Why are patients from Kashmir made to go outside for treatment? Can’t the state government look into the issue and see what is ailing the health sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir hospitals are still lacking the basic facilities More

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Traffic mess

This refers to the news traffic mess on roads in Srinagar. Isn’t it a concern for the Jammu and Kashmir Government? Unfortunately there is no traffic policy in the state. This is leading to chaos and confusion on the streets. Last time the state government made an assurance that it will install traffic More

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Go Mubarak

This refers to the article titled “Go Mubarak Go” by Seema Mustafa. The crisis in Egypt is a wake up call for the Arab world. It makes one thing clear: that there is no room for suppression. At the same time, the crises in places like Tunisia or Cairo is a clear cut reflection of vote against dictators More

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World support

This refers to the news “Mirwaiz rubs shoulders with Obama at US meet.” The support for Kashmir from the international community is a must. Unless the international community supports the Kashmir issue, its resolution won’t be possible. Participation in such seminars and conferences would ensure international More

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Crackdown on

This refers to the news “118 arrests, 10 PSA detentions in a month.” New Delhi is befooling Kashmiris by saying that it has initiated Confidence Building Measures on Kashmir. Is arresting youth and booking them under PSA a CBM? I wonder why police is adding fuel to the fire by intensifying crackdown More

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Trust deficit

This refers to the news “Process to bridge trust deficit begins.” It is good to see India and Pakistan finally agreeing to discuss the issues like Siachen, Sir Creek and Kashmir. These contentious issues have strained the relations between the two countries and often affected the dialogue process. Experts More

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