It’s A Soliloquy Of Stones

AP Protesters setting a govt vehicle ablaze kashmir: agitation It’s A Soliloquy Of Stones Even separatist voices drown in the din Showkat A. Motta http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?266554 A Life Of Its Own Symbols of government are fast crumbling in Srinagar and across the Kashmir Valley The protesters have begun to target police stations and camps of the Special Operations Group of the J&K police Appeals for peace from Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and PoK-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin have had little impact Houses of police officials and leaders of mainstream political parties have been targeted *** The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Kashmir Police evokes the same emotions among a majority of Kashmiris as the Khmer Rouge did among Cambodians. Which is why, during the unprecedented spate of anger raging on the streets of Kashmir, half-a-dozen SOG camps were furiously torn down by demonstrators despite the bullets and teargas shells. Indeed, to say Kashmir is burning is an understatement. The situation appears beyond anybody’s control. Even pleas against damaging public property from Syed Ali Shah Geelani, whose hardline Hurriyat runs the Quit Kashmir programme, have been met with stinging rebuffs. The moderate Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq knows it will dent his image further if he says anything that doesn’t go down well with youth seething with hurt and anger. He, in fact, refused to meet the three-member track-II team comprising Adml (retd) K.K. Nayyar; JNU professor Amitabh Mattoo; and Radha Kumar of Jamia Millia when it came to revive the Delhi-Hurriyat talks. No less than PoK-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin realised how volatile things were when he called for an end to strikes that could harm the cause. For the first time in 20 years, his effigies were burnt, leaving him no option but to say he was misquoted. People must take to the streets, he says, in this decisive phase of the movement. Reacting to Geelani’s unexpected statement on August 4, in which he appealed to the protesters to refrain from violence, Asiya Andrabi, chief of women’s outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat, told Outlook: “I totally dissociate myself from Geelani’s remarks. I talked to all the Hurriyat leaders. They said they weren’t taken into confidence. Though I don’t doubt Geelani’s integrity, he has come to India’s rescue and provided them a way out. Our boys resort to violence only after they’re fired upon by Indian troopers. Geelani should have never issued the statement.” A Consuming Fire 49 deaths in police/CRPF firing since June 11 Meanwhile, the “leaderless” protesters, as chief minister Omar Abdullah calls them, grow in size and fortitude and are out on the streets in defiance of shoot-at-sight orders. Nights are not calm either. Revolutionary songs play on loudspeakers in mosques, prompting authorities to cut power supply in many areas. There is a call for rebellion, for freedom from “Indian occupation”—a throwback to the early ’90s—by a generation that was bred in the tumultuous years of conflict.     Houses of activists of mainstream parties—including the NC—are being attacked. They’re being seen as New Delhi’s agents.     Symbols of government are fast crumbling in Srinagar and across the Valley. Places unknown on the insurgency radar have erupted ferociously. For instance, protesters torched an SOG camp in nondescript Khrew town in southern Pulwama district on Aug 1 after police shot dead two youth. An IED explosion triggered by fleeing policemen in the camp killed five youth. The death toll this summer reached 49 after Shabir Ali Malik, 23, was shot in CRPF firing on Aug 5 in Pulwama. In Kakapora town in the district, again a relatively peaceful area, protesters torched a police station after a 22-year-old imam, who according to eyewitnesses wasn’t part of any protest, was killed on Aug 2. In the north, agitators fled with four rifles after attacking a police post in Kralpora following the death of a youth. At least two dozen police stations have been attacked so far. The protesters have also torched government offices and vehicles, and attacked houses of activists of mainstream parties—including the ruling National Conference—whom many Kashmiris see as New Delhi’s agents in the Valley. But the major worry for the government is the increasing attacks on policemen’s houses. This is in sharp contrast to the 2008 Amarnath land agitation when around 80 youth died in police action, but no policeman was harmed. Shockingly for the government, cops at Anantnag’s Sher Bagh police station joined the protesters on Aug 1, yelling pro-azadi slogans. The next day, however, a policeman’s house was set ablaze when word spread that he had shot dead a teenaged boy before pushing him into the Jhelum. A senior manager at an insurance company says several top police officers are insuring their houses. About 60 non-Kashmiri officials of the accountant general’s office have migrated from the Valley, citing security concerns. In the railways, over 100 employees left after protesters torched railway stations in Sopore and Budgam. There are reports of migration of employees from other central government departments like income-tax and the khadi and village board. So, where is Kashmir heading? If the separatist leadership is feeling the heat, the mainstream surely doesn’t look like it stands a chance. Witness the turn of events on Aug 5: the CM, responding to criticism of his aloof style, decides to make amends. But as he descends via chopper to visit the injured at skims hospital (named, ironically, after his grandfather, ‘Sher-e-Kashmir’ Sheikh Abdullah), he is shooed away by the crowds. The key lies with New Delhi, says the Mirwaiz. “As a first step, it should have removed police and CRPF from Srinagar. Unfortunately, they are bringing in more soldiers,” he says. The PDP agrees—party patron and ex-CM Mufti Mohammed Sayeed says, “It’s sad that Gandhi’s India has only the gun and the soldier as its contact point with a self-respecting, dignified people, who find themselves fighting a war of survival and identity.” The strain is telling on the pdp too: former deputy CM Muzaffar Baig gave in his resignation from the assembly to party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Aug 5. The stones, meanwhile, are talking. “It’s the stones that have made Geelani relevant,” says Zahid Ahmad, a young protester. “Our movement for azadi will go on with or without Geelani.” The stones, says Faheen, a teacher in Kashmir University, have rewritten the script. “A new form, in the most primitive style, of an old line: we don’t want to be with you.” PRINT Share COMMENTS Filed In: Authors: Showkat A. Motta Tags: Protests|Police & Security Forces|Stone Pelting Section: National Places: J&K Translate into: Select LanguageAfrikaansAlbanianArabicBelarusianBulgarianCatalanChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)CroatianCzechDanishDutchEstonianFilipinoFinnishFrenchGalicianGermanGreekHaitian CreoleHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianIrishItalianJapaneseKoreanLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalteseNorwegianPersianPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwahiliSwedishThaiTurkishUkrainianVietnameseWelshYiddish Powered by Translate   Daily Mail COLLAPSE COMMENTS : Latest First Oldest First HAVE YOUR SAY Aug 13, 2010 08:56 AM 13 @Nissar Good to hear from a Kashmiri who does not support throwing stones. Yes there are issues but as you said violence is no solution but only makes situation worse. Raj dallas, United States Aug 12, 2010 10:17 PM 12 The shadow of the Taliban is falling on Kashmir even before the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. India will have to girdle up its loins. Meantime remember 70% of Kashmiries have voted in a peaceful democratic system in the 2008 assembly elections. All such people look upto India to protect and promote them rather than the separatist/extremist stone pelting mobsters nissar Srinagar, India Aug 11, 2010 11:02 PM 11 >> People in north east states too are demanding azaadi. They are hindus, tribals and christians In my opinion at least most the people in north east (except Assam) have valid grievances. From the limited knowledge that I have I think India has neglected the entire region with the exception of Assam and West Bengal. But As far as Kashmir is concerned the terrorists and those who take part in the protests have never given chance for peace to take hold. Vested interest in state are always trying to keep the kettle boiling. And the central and the state government often bungle with their well intentioned schemes. Suresh Kamath Edison, United States Aug 09, 2010 06:32 PM 10 In any democratic setup and as diverse a country as India, there are going to be groups who would have grieviences. There are elections held , just as J&K elections which bring different partis to power to address that. If the thug and vile criminal separatists, who have expelled and killed innocent Kashmiri pandits, thought they could win election in J&K , they would have captured state government long ago. The religiously motivated separatists will not get a single vote from Hindus, Buddhists and sikhs. The main stream Kashmiri Muslims, who are equal victims, will not vote for them. Thats why , Jihadi separatists dont fight elections because while they will win some seats a they will never get a majority. The hardcore separatists are all motiovated by religious zealotry and nothing India does can change there minds. They have to be dealt with as social criminals. Raj dallas, United States Aug 09, 2010 11:02 AM 9 >> The only thing I can get is, Muslims are in majority there & they cannot live with anyone wherever they are in majority, so they want ajaadi. May be partly true but does explain all. People in north east states too are demanding azaadi. They are hindus, tribals and christians. Rajesh Phoenix, United States Aug 09, 2010 11:00 AM 8 The so called unemployed youth, or poverty of the valley is not the problem of Kashmir. As we read about Kashmir, we understand that the poverty percentage is 6% or 8% compared to nearly 38% or 40% population in the rest of India. The freedom, and also special privileges that a Kashmiri gets is more than any groups of people or any state in India gets. So what is the problem? The problem is that of power hungry politics. The article gives an impression that politicians have lost control of the present stone pelting by Youth. Then who has gained control? Islamists? who preach that they can not live with any one and indeed can not live with themsleves?? The problem in Karachi with MQM where 48 persons were shot dead by police in one single day or the separation of East Pakistan as Bangaladesh? etc., are best examples where the so called Islamists do not and can not live with themselves. But as we see it ,in Kashmir at least, the problem is not that of Islamists!! When did for the last time, a Kashmiri Islamist spoke against Gujarat riots or Babri masjid collapse? It is very interesting to note that in privious years also , this so called rebellion, was during Amarnath piligrimage. Again now at the same time. The money is following from across the border. The problem of Kashmir will be there as long as Pakistan exists. Pakistan do not want KASHMIR . What Paksitan wants is that Indian Union should not exist. Paki strategest calculate that Indian Union will collapse, if Kashmir is taken away. It is also true that some Europian countries also are contributing generously to the dreams of Pakistan. bowenpalle venuraja gopal rao. warangal, india Aug 08, 2010 12:42 AM 7 At its core the Kashmiri unrest is religion based separatism. Its Talebanism , under a different garb. Its that same Talebanism that killed and expelled 100,000's of Hindus from the Valley. Leaders like Geelani and his religion oriented politics, that start and end in Mosques, are incompatible with any secular, civilized society. Raj dallas, United States Aug 07, 2010 11:58 PM 6 It is not clear what does ajaadi means to these guys in valley? 1. J&K has more autonomy than any other state in India (means more ajaadi then anyone) 2. My guess is J&K contributes very less the Indian treasury, but gets several times more than any other state. So no reason to complain!! 3. Jammu area is happy with the ajaadi they have & Laddakh area is happy with the ajaadi they have (all have same ajaadi) 4. People living in Delhi in slums (or in any metro or people in extreme poverty all over India), who are working as a day labor & dying while building the CWG venues are not demanding ajaadi, while the Kalmadis creed is making tons. 5. What is the problem with these guys in valley that they need ajaadi? The only thing I can get is, Muslims are in majority there & they cannot live with anyone wherever they are in majority, so they want ajaadi. That’s the only thing I get it……. Can our secular guys, or people of political correctness address this in all honesty? Pramod Phoenix, United States Aug 07, 2010 07:37 PM 5 "A fair resolution of the Kashmir issue may be an idea whose time has come ' Who said I don't know but well said .When the USA withdraws from the sub Continent the Kashmir issue will be solved. Pakistan will attack India will retaliate . a k ghai mumbai, India Aug 07, 2010 07:19 PM 4 >A fair resolution of the Kashmir issue may be an idea whose time has come. A fair resolution of the Kashmir issue may be an idea whose time has passed. It's now the Gun or it's gone. MANISH BANERJEE KOLKATA, India Aug 07, 2010 06:39 PM 3 In Showkat Motta's piece, its clear he is reporting as a spokesperson of the hooligans who attacked public property and is very proud of the lawlessness they created. I dont see any reports today of stone throwers attacking security forces. Did they run out of stones ? Hint : If you do not attack security forces, no one will die. Raj dallas, United States Aug 07, 2010 06:22 PM 2 In India Bengalis, Biharis, Tamils, Punjabis, Gujratis, Oriyas etc have all the Azaadi they need. Jammu and Kashmir has more autonomy than any of the other states. Even People of Jammu and Leh Ladhakh too say they have all the azaadi they need. Only people of the valley, say that the azaadi they have is not enough ! How come ? Any logical explanation ? They call bandhs. They have expelled all Hindus from the Kashmir Valley. Use mosques to organize protests. Sympathize with hardcore terrorists of Taleban. Throw stones and vandalize public property. One of there leaders, publicly states, Kashmiri pandits can come back to there ancestral lands only if they support separatist cause. The reason why a solution is not possible is because the unrest is motivated by religious zealotry and bigotry and nothing else. A kashmiri in India has more freedoms than an Indian from any other state. He can buy land and settle any where in India. I see Kashmiri traders settled in Delhi, Bangalore, all over Bengal. But a Bengali or Punjabi cannot buy land and settle in J&k. India has to deal with this religion inspired violence and not give an inch to politics based on religious bigotry. Raj dallas, United States Aug 07, 2010 04:24 PM 1 A fair resolution of the Kashmir issue may be an idea whose time has come. ashok lal mumbai, India Aug 07, 2010 04:24 PM 1 A fair resolution of the Kashmir issue may be an idea whose time has come. ashok lal mumbai, India Aug 07, 2010 06:22 PM 2 In India Bengalis, Biharis, Tamils, Punjabis, Gujratis, Oriyas etc have all the Azaadi they need. Jammu and Kashmir has more autonomy than any of the other states. Even People of Jammu and Leh Ladhakh too say they have all the azaadi they need. Only people of the valley, say that the azaadi they have is not enough ! How come ? Any logical explanation ? They call bandhs. They have expelled all Hindus from the Kashmir Valley. Use mosques to organize protests. Sympathize with hardcore terrorists of Taleban. Throw stones and vandalize public property. One of there leaders, publicly states, Kashmiri pandits can come back to there ancestral lands only if they support separatist cause. The reason why a solution is not possible is because the unrest is motivated by religious zealotry and bigotry and nothing else. A kashmiri in India has more freedoms than an Indian from any other state. He can buy land and settle any where in India. I see Kashmiri traders settled in Delhi, Bangalore, all over Bengal. But a Bengali or Punjabi cannot buy land and settle in J&k. India has to deal with this religion inspired violence and not give an inch to politics based on religious bigotry. Raj dallas, United States Aug 07, 2010 06:39 PM 3 In Showkat Motta's piece, its clear he is reporting as a spokesperson of the hooligans who attacked public property and is very proud of the lawlessness they created. I dont see any reports today of stone throwers attacking security forces. Did they run out of stones ? Hint : If you do not attack security forces, no one will die. Raj dallas, United States Aug 07, 2010 07:19 PM 4 >A fair resolution of the Kashmir issue may be an idea whose time has come. A fair resolution of the Kashmir issue may be an idea whose time has passed. It's now the Gun or it's gone. MANISH BANERJEE KOLKATA, India Aug 07, 2010 07:37 PM 5 "A fair resolution of the Kashmir issue may be an idea whose time has come ' Who said I don't know but well said .When the USA withdraws from the sub Continent the Kashmir issue will be solved. Pakistan will attack India will retaliate . a k ghai mumbai, India Aug 07, 2010 11:58 PM 6 It is not clear what does ajaadi means to these guys in valley? 1. J&K has more autonomy than any other state in India (means more ajaadi then anyone) 2. My guess is J&K contributes very less the Indian treasury, but gets several times more than any other state. So no reason to complain!! 3. Jammu area is happy with the ajaadi they have & Laddakh area is happy with the ajaadi they have (all have same ajaadi) 4. People living in Delhi in slums (or in any metro or people in extreme poverty all over India), who are working as a day labor & dying while building the CWG venues are not demanding ajaadi, while the Kalmadis creed is making tons. 5. What is the problem with these guys in valley that they need ajaadi? The only thing I can get is, Muslims are in majority there & they cannot live with anyone wherever they are in majority, so they want ajaadi. That’s the only thing I get it……. Can our secular guys, or people of political correctness address this in all honesty? Pramod Phoenix, United States Aug 08, 2010 12:42 AM 7 At its core the Kashmiri unrest is religion based separatism. Its Talebanism , under a different garb. Its that same Talebanism that killed and expelled 100,000's of Hindus from the Valley. Leaders like Geelani and his religion oriented politics, that start and end in Mosques, are incompatible with any secular, civilized society. Raj dallas, United States Aug 09, 2010 11:00 AM 8 The so called unemployed youth, or poverty of the valley is not the problem of Kashmir. As we read about Kashmir, we understand that the poverty percentage is 6% or 8% compared to nearly 38% or 40% population in the rest of India. The freedom, and also special privileges that a Kashmiri gets is more than any groups of people or any state in India gets. So what is the problem? The problem is that of power hungry politics. The article gives an impression that politicians have lost control of the present stone pelting by Youth. Then who has gained control? Islamists? who preach that they can not live with any one and indeed can not live with themsleves?? The problem in Karachi with MQM where 48 persons were shot dead by police in one single day or the separation of East Pakistan as Bangaladesh? etc., are best examples where the so called Islamists do not and can not live with themselves. But as we see it ,in Kashmir at least, the problem is not that of Islamists!! When did for the last time, a Kashmiri Islamist spoke against Gujarat riots or Babri masjid collapse? It is very interesting to note that in privious years also , this so called rebellion, was during Amarnath piligrimage. Again now at the same time. The money is following from across the border. The problem of Kashmir will be there as long as Pakistan exists. Pakistan do not want KASHMIR . What Paksitan wants is that Indian Union should not exist. Paki strategest calculate that Indian Union will collapse, if Kashmir is taken away. It is also true that some Europian countries also are contributing generously to the dreams of Pakistan. bowenpalle venuraja gopal rao. warangal, india Aug 09, 2010 11:02 AM 9 >> The only thing I can get is, Muslims are in majority there & they cannot live with anyone wherever they are in majority, so they want ajaadi. May be partly true but does explain all. People in north east states too are demanding azaadi. They are hindus, tribals and christians. Rajesh Phoenix, United States Aug 09, 2010 06:32 PM 10 In any democratic setup and as diverse a country as India, there are going to be groups who would have grieviences. There are elections held , just as J&K elections which bring different partis to power to address that. If the thug and vile criminal separatists, who have expelled and killed innocent Kashmiri pandits, thought they could win election in J&K , they would have captured state government long ago. The religiously motivated separatists will not get a single vote from Hindus, Buddhists and sikhs. The main stream Kashmiri Muslims, who are equal victims, will not vote for them. Thats why , Jihadi separatists dont fight elections because while they will win some seats a they will never get a majority. The hardcore separatists are all motiovated by religious zealotry and nothing India does can change there minds. They have to be dealt with as social criminals. Raj dallas, United States Aug 11, 2010 11:02 PM 11 >> People in north east states too are demanding azaadi. They are hindus, tribals and christians In my opinion at least most the people in north east (except Assam) have valid grievances. From the limited knowledge that I have I think India has neglected the entire region with the exception of Assam and West Bengal. But As far as Kashmir is concerned the terrorists and those who take part in the protests have never given chance for peace to take hold. Vested interest in state are always trying to keep the kettle boiling. And the central and the state government often bungle with their well intentioned schemes. Suresh Kamath Edison, United States Aug 12, 2010 10:17 PM 12 The shadow of the Taliban is falling on Kashmir even before the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. India will have to girdle up its loins. Meantime remember 70% of Kashmiries have voted in a peaceful democratic system in the 2008 assembly elections. All such people look upto India to protect and promote them rather than the separatist/extremist stone pelting mobsters nissar Srinagar, India Aug 13, 2010 08:56 AM 13 @Nissar Good to hear from a Kashmiri who does not support throwing stones. Yes there are issues but as you said violence is no solution but only makes situation worse. Raj dallas, United States COLLAPSE COMMENTS    Latest First Oldest First Post a Comment You are not logged in, please log in or register Comments Policy We at Outlookindia.com welcome feedback and your comments, including scathing criticism But: 1. Scathing, passionate, even angry critiques are welcome, but please do not indulge in abuse and invective. Our Primary concern is to keep the debate civil. We urge our users to try and express their disagreements without being disagreeable. Personal attacks are not welcome. No ad hominem please. 2. 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Gai : Swindler’s List Scam Star controversy: cwg 2010 Muck Wrestling Scams, bad work, missed deadlines cast shadow on the Games Debarshi Dasgupta controversy: cwg 2010 Were We Trying To Vault... ...Before We Knew How To Run? National kashmir: agitation It’s A Soliloquy Of Stones Even separatist voices drown in the din Showkat A. Motta tamil nadu: prohibition One More Shot Karunanidhi raises prohibition bogey Pushpa Iyengar karnataka: congress Lead The Herd A padayatra to Bellary rouses the Congress Sugata Srinivasaraju Poll Sutra The Secret Diary Of Nitin Gadkari I had a dream that the 2020 Olympics is being held in my home town, Nagpur... Ajith Pillai International Interview Nirupama Rao ‘For Pakistan To Deny Terror As State Policy Is Unacceptable’ The foreign secretary explains what happened at the failed Indo-Pak talks last month and how India plans to engage with Pakistan in future Pranay Sharma opinion Shyam Saran How To Fashion A Fork Talks with Pakistan must continue. It is mildewy strategy that should go. bangladesh: constitution Articles Of Faith, Restored Democracy and secularism get a new life in Bangladesh, courtesy a Supreme Court ruling Saleem Samad Features wherabouts: lalit modi Innocent Abroad Avoiding India, and trouble, Lalit Modi finds solace in the lap of luxury Rohit Mahajan excerpt How To Live & Die The Man in the Bulb meditates on the dying of the light Khushwant Singh Extracts from Absolute Khushwant: The Low-Down on Life, Death & Most Things In-Between By Khushwant Singh comics: War Heroes Chronicle Of Martyrs A comic series on our war heroes puts patriotism in a gritty graphic format Arpita Basu cuisine: pondicherry Ile De Pouillodourei Cookbooks and food festivals are reviving the old Pondicherry cuisine Pushpa Iyengar opinion Madhu Trehan Tavern Of The Soul: A Son Tiptoes In Amitabh took a Paris audience on a celebration of his father’s Madhushala Mind your body Rujuta Diwekar Carbs: Friends, Not Enemies Here’s another stab at demystifying—and yes, trashing—the ‘avoid carbs at all costs’ theory. Society andhra pradesh: environment Pushing For Power The quest for megawatts encroaches upon wetlands and livelihoods Debarshi Dasgupta, Madhavi Tata kerala: environment The Slimy Ones Giant snails swamp a Kerala district John Mary orissa: wildlife Graveyard Park Ten elephants poached at Simlipal reserve Debarshi Dasgupta Books review Gaps In The Montage This adulatory work offers insight into the fashioning of Adoor’s credo, but mostly apes his minimalist approach K. Hariharan on Adoor Gopalakrishnan—A Life In Cinem By Gautaman Bhaskaran review Cyberabad Days McDonald is a story-teller, not an expert on India; nor is he particularly bothered about getting his details correct Anvar Alikhan on Cyberabad Days By Ian McDonald review A Home For Gori Reminds us that many humans and animals have more meaningful relationships than humans between themselves Jaya Jaitly on A Home For Gori By Habib Rehman

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