WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU daily Excelsior Established 1965 Eid curfewed in Kashmir, but why? Founder Editor S.D. Rohmetra K B Jandial situation for them - the Govt. was possible mayhem the decision to perpetuate instability and blood separatists. In Kashmir every day Rulers whom he called as Syeds forced to curfew Eid congrega- has to be to safeguard life and trotting unrest in Kashmir? The of bloodshed is greeted with and Cattle (remaining people). In t is said that for the first time tions that further alienated Kash- property of the people. The Govt. "enterprising educationists" of extension of shutdowns and the category of Rulers he puts all Respond to Uri attack in the history of Kashmir miris; and if the Govt. had has no choice but to go to any Jammu have started special another march that could shed political biggies of Kashmir -- major mosques in Kashmir - Close on the heels of January 2 Pathankot Air base I allowed Eid congregations, extent to avoid loss of life, cur- coaching classes for Kashmiri more blood. But who cares? Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Hazratbal Dargah, Jamia Masjid, uncontrollable gathering of tens tailment of rights notwithstand- students where 15000 students are Another friend lamented that Umar Farooq, Shabir Shah, Aisya attacks by Pakistani militants, a major attack on a unit and Dastageer Sahib shrine were headquarter of Infantry Brigade has come in Uri, 132 kilo- of thousands of faithfuls would ing. The Islamic kingdom of Jor- already studying to save their ses- Jammu and Delhi are having Andrabi, Mehbooba Mufti, Syed locked on Eid-ul-Azha, prevent- have been motivated to march dan, an influential member of sion. sadistic pleasure on the using Javaid Mujtaba Gillani, Mushtaq meters from Srinagar on Srinagar - Muzaffarabad Road. ing Eid congregation and prayers. towards UN office; and given the OIC, has even gone beyond While Kashmir tourism is yet excessive force on innocent pro- Peer, Gulzar Peer. He believes 18 Indian soldiers have lost their lives in the fidayeen It did not happen even during existing ground situation, it Kashmir. Faced with the threat of another big causality of the situa- testors. While Jammu maintains that these people control the Waqf attack and as many are wounded, some critically. Two Sikh and Dogra rules. would have left a trail of death jihadist groups, the Govt ordered tion, the marriage season too has communal harmony and peace Board and top posts of power jawans of Jammu region, one from Samba and the other The most important main- and destruction. That too would temporary closure of 2000 been shattered for due to violence, despite occasional attacks on across all companies, banks, par- from Bishnah, are among the martyred soldiers. There is stream leader Omar Abdullah have been advantageous to sepa- mosques to prevent militant curfews and shutdowns. Some of tankers and trucks of Jammu ties while their kids are studying who could not offer Eid prayers widespread gloom and anger in the entire country and also ratists who are thriving on Kash- preachers ascending the pulpits. the families, however, temporary transporters carrying supplies to outside so obviously no one can even at Sayid Sahib Shrine in his miri blood. The Imams had to recite only the migrated to Jammu and per- the Valley, its people share the raise an issue. the Jammu region on innocent killing of our soldiers. neighbourhood, predicted that "it Thousands of people gathered at the cremation of the sol- How can these leaders, espe- approved sermons sent to them on formed wedding. pain of those who lost their near The second category of peo- is going to have huge backlash", cially Omar Abdullah forget vio- their mobiles. They know that The Eid greetings to Kashmiri and dear in this mindless violence. ple has to obey everything: diers in their respective villages shows that our country is terming the action as "an unfor- lence resorted to There are absolutely no signs of * We do what they command not going to tolerate enemy attacks anymore. givable offence that had no par- by the disbursing There is no doubt that the Govt.'s "sadistic pleasure" in Jammu over us to do: National leaders have condemned the cowardly attack allel in Kashmir's tumultuous his- crowd from Jamia bloodbath in Kashmir. Hatred * We go out to die on the road: on Uri army camp. World leaders including P-5 of the tory". He said, "When you pro- Masjid on Eid in against Delhi and Jammu would * We don't stop our kids from Security Council, too, have deplored the attack of terror- hibit Eid prayers and impose an 10 September action was unprecedented that had serve no good to any Kashmiri or pelting stones: ists. unprecedented curfew on Eid in 2010 despite their purported cause which Jam- * Our kids don't go to School: the only Muslim majority State in There is good evidence to show that the four fidayeen promise made by mu doesn't support. * Our sick don't reach the Hos- the country - you are going out of the Mirwaiz of Even those who support the pitals: who attacked the army camp were Pakistani nationals. your way to vindicate the stand of bearing on the Muslims' religious rights peaceful protest? idea of azadi know well that it is * Our shops are closed: They carried weapons, ammunition, medicines and other those who question the moral The curfewed Eid unachievable. Kashmiri hawks * We form the lower ranks of things all made in Pakistan. It is now established that they legitimacy of Kashmir's associa- has made should not forget that prolonged J&K Police were sponsored by Jaish-e Muhammad, one of the known tion with the Union of India in in Kashmir. Was the decision motivated to Mehbooba a tar- unrest in Kashmir and continuous * Our youth join militancy: view of such repression." Very and designated terrorist organizations in Pakistan. In all get of Kashmiri raising the flag of anti-India * We fight for azadi and even hard words from a former CM probability, they had made reconnaissance of the area hate and anger, for would only provoke a counter if we get that it who will be the clandestinely and knew precisely where to strike in the and a Union Minister, indeed! which no CM trample religious rights of Muslims or it movement for trifurcation of J&K Another mainstream leader Incharge of the administration; wee hours when the troops were sleeping in the tents tem- could have avoid- to end Kashmir's domination in and sitting MP Tariq Hamid Kar- * If freedom is needed from porarily raised for the shifting soldiers. Yes it is a security ed in these cir- Jammu and Ladakh. anything, it's from the rulers who ra found the occasion appropriate cumstances. Par- saved life and property of many? Will There was other resentment lapse on the part of army that has made it pay heavily. to resign Lok Sabha seat and PDP have been brainwashing us for Army commanders cannot go with even the smallest short- tially it is also due to emerging situation claim- generations and nothing will and described the action as "reli- because the ing that it was mishandled. They coming. gious aggression". Once shut anyone a fair thought to it? change if they continue to be at administration accuse Mehbooba for not being the top level. Five meetings of top political, administrative, intelli- down in 1819, it is a historic reli- failed to explain firm on those who are holding the gence and military brass have been held so far to deliber- gious place constructed by Sultan The twitter is the symbol of the unavoidable STRAIGHT TALK entire population to ransom by "silent Kashmiris" who for the ate on the event of Uri attack, one of these was chaired by Sikandar Shah in 1394. decision to their 'talbanic' actions. In Bandi- The Jamia Masjid had seen fear of retaliation by the "protes- the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has briefed the impose curfew on Eid to only to Friday sermons are potentially friends and consequent brief dis- pore, a single teenaged boy tors" prefer to remain inside their many ups and downs while protect life and property of peo- dangerous for them. Imams in cussion on the situation did leave smashed the glass of one of the President on the attack. The Defence Minister, after his Hazratbal Dargarh, remained homes but understand the danger- visit to Kashmir and assessment of the ground situation as ple in view of separatists' UN Kashmir's mosques, however, a bad taste in the mouth. The anger opened shops in the market with ous politics of "protests" and the closed for Muslim faithfuls dur- Chalo call. How she would over- have unbridled liberty to spew was experienced in many cases all other meekly succumbing to conveyed by the commanders, has reported back to the forces stoking these. ing October-November, 1993 come it in months to come would venom against the country after who didn't, for once maintained his diktat. The police too was not Prime Minister. In a high level meeting chaired by the Who actually controls Kash- when militants had occupied the be a real test of her political prayers. the red line, and spoke with all keen to arrest him. mir "intifada"? Leaderless Prime Minister, the Army Chief has been asked to prepare shrine and after many days of career, especially when she does- The most shocking impact of hatred for Modi and Mehbooba. Others lament that post teenagers or Geelani and other a comprehensive report on the kinds of response army negotiations they were given safe n't have the matured advice of her the situation is on children who There was the counter argument evening scenario is much to be pro-Pak separatists? It is believed could give to Pakistan and what the hostile neighbour passage to save this revered place father or other stalwarts, making are making "stone pelting" a new on the usual accusation which had desired as withdrawal of CRPF could do in that event. from possible destruction. But her to fight alone? These are the plaything within their homes. A gone viral on social media, that and local police in the evening that Jamait-e-Islami having this time it was different. strong base in South Kashmir is We all know that Pakistan is desperately trying to pro- travails of power! mother in Khanqah-e-Moula none of the children of separatists brings the teenagers on road to There is no doubt that the behind this cycle of unrest while voke India into a large scale retaliatory action so that it Meanwhile, Geelani led joint regretfully confided to a reporter joined the bandwagon of "intifa- take control of public movement. Govt.'s action was unprecedent- resistance amalgam continue to that her children have forgotten da" and they are only putting chil- Some officers regret that CM is separatists trying to remain rele- would go around the world crying hoarse that India has ed that had bearing on the Mus- vant to the situation by issuing attacked her. She is desperate to pretend and display vic- issue the weekly calendar of their toys or cricket but only want dren of the poor families in front vacillating on certain law and oth- lims' religious rights in Kashmir. protests which invariably has call to play stone throwing. They of the fire line of police and secu- er issues. weekly shutdown calendar. Many timhood to the world. It is so because the world knows that Was the decision motivated to for one march or the other to keep repeat in side home what they see rity forces. The counter argument It is not a fact that entire pop- feel that the unrest would last at Pakistan is the bastion of terrorism. In case of India decid- trample religious rights of Mus- the pot boiling and violence con- on the streets. The psychiatrists was that none of the leaders of ulation supports this cycle of least up till the session of UNGA ing to launch any retaliatory action out of anger or emotion, lims or it saved life and property tinued unabated, the resultant fear that the situation would national freedom movement send unrest, even though one may not to embarrass India and provide Pakistan will welcome it and try to sell it to the world com- of many? Will anyone have a fair bloodshed notwithstanding. affect the development of person- their wards to participate in the like to make 5% versus 95%. A fodder to Nawaz Sharif for his munity. We must understand that many world powers are thought to it? While it was, indeed, ality of the children. struggle. But the learned friend recent tweet from a Kashmiri speech in UN. But he may feel the How can those who cried not really interested in putting up combined challenge to unprecedented to clamp curfew Education in Kashmir is forgot that whenever violence Muslim to Justice Markandey heat for terror strike in Uri on hoarse over it overlook the dan- international terrorism despite the fact that they have suf- on such an important religious ruined as session lost is irretriev- erupted in any of the satyagrahs, Katju unfolds another paradigm Sunday last. Semantics apart, gerous designs of separatists to Kashmiris are fighting a losing fered seriously at the hands of terrorists. India cannot day, but when the administration able. But are the separatists con- Mahatma Gandhi withdrew the in Kashmir. The twitter, who link EID congregations with call battle at their own peril. expect that world powers will come to her support and has to make a call between the cerned about the future of Kash- call because he was concerned sought anonymity, divides people for "UN chalo"? It was win win religious rights and preventing miri students? Or their only job is about his people, unlike Kashmiri in Kashmir in two categories - (feedback: [email protected]) sympathy once India adopts aggressive posture. It is so because of national interests that shape the policy of coun- Harsha Kakar coordination, when operations tries and not events. are launched jointly. The pres- he seventh pay commis- India has to respond to the savagery of Pakistan but the ent is also a challenging time, sion as announced was The military battles for retaining status as the military battles increased response has to be calibrated and not just retaliatory. We unacceptable to the mil- T decades. This was an intention- 93% of the military, retires comes to the fore when the mil- dation have made members of terrorism and supports the need to explore and exploit all means except the military itary and left them simmering al action, as it occurred post between the ages of 35 to itary functions with different the military, feel like second police in restoring normalcy in one in the first instance to see that Pakistan is isolated in due to lowering of their status India's biggest victory over 45,after having sacrificed their Government agencies in mat- class citizens serving the the Valley even as it faces the world community and brought under severe pressure as compared to their counter- Pakistan and the commission youth for the country and then ters concerning national securi- nation. While the head of the severe loss of life as in the to behave as a responsible nation. India must launch a parts from other central servic- for the first time, had no mili- are ignored and dumped. The ty and calamities. Its lowered pay commission, had clearly recent Uri encounter. es. The absurdity of the pay forceful and vigorous campaign worldwide to that effect. As tary representative. The final agitation was aimed at protect- status makes working with shown his anger and hatred for However, a disciplined commission chief, to justify his such the statement of the Director General of Military release of OROP was below ing future retirees. The subse- bureaucrats and civil police the military, by degrading them, force always remains one. The actions by aiming to create Operations is a very considered, wise and very specific promised levels, however, the quent anomalies and down- officials more complicated, as the Government and its so- message has been conveyed and equality in all cadres joining statement that shows the maturity of the Indian statesman- formation of the Reddy com- grading the status of the mili- it alters the rank structure,hence called mature senior bureau- Government action awaited. through a common exam (civil ship. Indian army reserves the right to give a befitting mission to look into the anom- tary in the pay commission fur- affects coordination and coop- cratic leadership did no better. The words of service chiefs are services exam), indicated his alies, has presently quelled ther impacted the organization. eration. The nation works on The words of the Prime Minis- gospel down the line (unlike response but at its choosing. We also understand that in personal enmity against the making that statement, the army has made the final word. fires. Disgruntlement only increased status;therefore, a higher status ter praising the military, his any other Government service), military. I wonder if the learned spending Diwali with troops hence though there would It means that the army will make a plan of what action it will While dissent is acceptable judge was aware, that the mili- in a democracy, the same may Therefore, in the ultimate analysis, and senior lady ministers tying remain murmurs, however trust take, when and where. tary inducts its officer cadre at not be said for the military. Rakhi to soldiers in remote and faith in the system would be India is a very responsible country with enormous a much younger age, where the Civilian employees agitated it is for the people of India to areas, in reality appear to be restored. The soldier has to look stakes in world peace. She has the highest growing econ- competition is equally severe. against the pay commission actions of publicity, rather than up the organization tree for sat- omy and she has huge rather incredible developmental Further, he would neither have award, to which the govern- observe Government action in genuine concern. isfaction and they cannot let plans and projects up her sleeve. She is committed to been briefed (as there was no ment immediately responded Never in the history of the him down. It is now upto the world peace and is making all out efforts to have cordial military representative), that positively. A threat of strike by correcting the wrongs done on the country had the service chiefs defence and Prime Ministers to selection to the military is far and friendly relations with her neighbours. In pursuit of them, makes the government been compelled, to openly prove their genuine concern for more stringent than other serv- silent and dependable military and peace in the region, Prime Minister Modi broke the proto- rush to accept demands. How- refuse to accept the recommen- the military and restore its ices. The four- day interview dations of the pay commission, col and paid an unscheduled visit to Pakistan just to tell ever, military discipline and rightful status. If they fail to do has been known to be a rejec- ethos does not permit itto resort decide whether the present political but the writing on the wall of so, all their actions so far, would Pakistanis that he is committed to good relations with that tion criterion rather than a to such action. In every case, leadership can be trusted to keep dissent across the rank and file be viewed by the nation as a country. His expectations have been belied as were of his selection one. It only approves where it has felt downgraded or was clear. They realized, that publicity stunts and their prom- predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Therefore, knowing those select few, with qualities affected, it has voiced its con- their words. If they fail to keep they need to serve whom they ises hollow. The nation is proud what type of dubious neighbour we have to deal with, we of patriotism and leadership. cerns and left the decision mak- command, rather than their of its military and knows it must take care that we are not trounced. There are no quotas allocated to ers, which comprise the polity their promise, then the nation can political leaders. Had theyre- would never be let down. The fight against terrorism is a long fight and a lone the selection boards. Hence, it and bureaucracy to resolve the lented, they would have been Therefore, in the ultimate is this specially selected lot, fight. By now we are convinced that the world powers, issue. Thus over the years, reconsider whom to vote for, in the accused of a sell-out, which analysis, it is for the people of which has sacrificed its life for would remain a blotch, on their especially European powers are not in a mood to form a anomalies and disagreements India to observe government the nation, countless times. have piled up, with no end in otherwise spectacular career. joint front against terrorism. Therefore, our soldiers need to coming elections. action in correcting the wrongs I wonder which other serv- sight. Knowing that a disci- Hence, such an action was done on the silent and depend- keep their gunpowder dry. The positive point that favours ice can boast of such intense plined force would never resort and became more visible. The officer would never cooperate resorted to. It had to indicate to able military and decide us at the moment is that the world opinion is supportive of national pride and sacrifice. to any undemocratic means, committee of secretaries or be willing to work jointly the political leadership, in clear whether the present political us and is convinced that India is a target of terrorism ema- Yet, since independence the they are heard and subsequent- ordered by the government to with a junior from another serv- terms,that enough damage had leadership can be trusted to nating from her neighborhood. military has been systematical- ly ignored. resolve the differences, had no ice. Simultaneously, within the been done and it was time to keep their words. If they fail to India has done right by publicly appraising the NAM ly downgraded, which it accept- Further, the pay commission military member, hence its military are civilian members rectify the same.Taking the keep their promise, then the summit about the perfidies attack of Pakistani fidayeen. ed without a murmur. Even its came immediately after the decision was the final nail in the of other central services. A silent military for granted and nation can reconsider whom to pensions, which were initially This is a step in the right direction. In a couple of days the OROPagitation, which was fol- coffin. change in status affects its treating them as second class vote for, in the coming elec- 70% were brought down in the The battle for status organization and working citizens, had to stop. It also con- General Assembly of the United Nations is going to meet lowedon social media by mem- tions. third pay commission (1973) to bers of the military, after all involves more than just salary. structure. veyed that concerns are genuine (The author is retired Major in NY. India should make the best use of this occasion and 50%, with a promise of OROP, every soldier of today is a In fact, salary has never been The glaring anomalies left and unless immediate action is come out boldly and vividly about Pakistan's military General of Indian Army) which remained ignored for potential veteran of tomorrow. the issue. The status impact behind over years of down gra- taken, there would be lack of [email protected] designs she wants to accomplish through the legions of Islamic radicals under different names and titles. India should ask the General Assembly to recommend imposi- Women molestation tion of sanctions on Pakistan if she fails to dismantle terror- Act against Pakistan ist structure within a specific time. India should also frankly Sir, Sir, tell the General Assembly that she reserves the right to The Uri attack has almost been denounced 16 December 2012, the date in Indian history that is inevitable and cannot be cam- moflaged under any victory, a girl in Delhi was raped and exploited to a life terminat- Losing Jammu respond in a befitting manner when and where she thinks by everybody who matters in power politics. Ex-servicemen too have expressed their ing end. The question is not that whether the accused were punished under severe laws! Sir, feasible. After all, there is a limit to let innocent civilians be or whether the accused were hanged to death, given life imprisonment or released as a resentment and anguish over this ghastly act. The article "have we lost Jammu" DE 18.09.16. made a critical killed and destroyed. No self-respecting country will allow juvenile! But but the question is will this end? Public in the country is also angry. It is expect- reading about our own peaceful state of mind which is going to be it. Our country has to exhaust all options at her disposal to Did the molestation and brutalities end after 2012? ed that Pakistan will be given a befitting reply bewildered by our own internal state of helplessness in due course restrain Pakistan. This again needs patience and perse- Did the reckless behaviour of more than half part of the society"MEN" after this for its atrocious deed. of time if, steps are not taken to right now to give back Jammu what verance. Now that international climate suits us, we should Now, the ball is in the court of Government. incident change towards women? The answer is loud and clear "NO" it has given us in times of need and disparity couple of decades It has to take an action which may bring Pakistan Feminism is not just a topic to be bluffed about! but also a thing to fight for! A moral make the best of it by insisting upon world community to back.The author has greatly succeeded in reviving us from a deep converge on isolating Pakistan and imposing economic on its knees. Mere rehtoric won't suffice. Every value which should be omnipresent in every person and that is what will bring the " much awaited change" slumber of indolence and addiction to imaginary bliss that "all is sanctions on her so that the sources of funding of the fiday- time India is attached, condemnation pours in huge volumes. Being an Indian, Being a resident of a State called J and K and a city called Jammu well" in our Jammu region.Here it is worthwhile to note that one een dry up and the world is saved from the catastrophe It has neither stopped Pakistan from disman- and above all being a human, we need to educate men that women are not just girls will cannot properly form new memories and attach value to them with- which Pakistani fidayeen are busy conspiring for. Our mis- tling terror network in that country, nor world probably get married to! But the mothers' that brought them up. Molesting a woman out also selecting some things from our past which surely remains sions abroad have to be galvanized into action and indirect community has acted against Pakistan. The won't make a guy a man. rich in culture & heritage but alas, not only we are disinterested in endorsement of India's adequate response has to be country is paying for lenient action a heavy It won't make a guy look like a hero, rather it would make him look desperate. Eve retaining our legacy we remain aloof in making the successive gov- obtained. price. Soldiers are killed, and infrastructure teasing is common everywhere, commencing from our streets to highways and to work- ernment/s remember of their various promises at various intervals Before concluding, we once again salute the martyred destroyed. The Government must frame a com- places. of time. soldiers who laid down their precious lives defending the prehensive policy against Pakistan. While doing But now this is the time! women should STOP bowing their heads down and walk- As murdering someone is intrinsically evil, neglecting our own ing straight in the line of their nose, but raise their heads high to show the audience that country. They will remain in our hearts as long as the world so the Government must take all opposition par- place in society for the sake of commercial gains is greater evil and ties into confidence. it is THEIR time now! their struggle for respect has ended and now dawn of success and exists. We also convey our sympathy to the bereaved fam- we cannot allow this to happen with Jammu.Time has come when Otherwise there shall be different narratives glory awaites at their window panes. Jammu should be retained as a cultural capital of Dogras otherwise, ilies and pray God Almighty grants them patience to bear vis-a-vis Pakistan. It may dilute the whole pur- "Shiva" himself was incomplete without "Parvati" the adhishakti, which means half we may end up in losing ourselves in the oblivion of time. the loss of their dear ones. This nation is proud of her gal- power! So how can today's man be complete without his graceful and successful lady! pose, and it will only benefit Pakistan. Yours etc.... Yours etc... lant sons and daughters as we pay adieu to the departed Yours etc... Susheel Tikoo Muskan Dhar heroes. We assure them that their death will be avenged Ravi Kumar AL Khuwair Jammu when time comes. Udhampur Muscat - Oman