There's no denying the fact that Kashmir needs out of box solution and with failed attempts by successive government to ween fanatic muslim population (which in some estimates is 15-20%) away from violence and persuade them to participate in the mainstream, government should radically alter its strategy. Army and other security forces who have for long thwarted attempts to breakaway Kashmir from India have paid heavy prize and yet they are demonized . The only solution that needs to be actively pursued is abolition of Article 370, encouraging civilians from rest of country to own and settle down in Kashmir ,have similar rights that of locals in Kashmir. The radicalization process should be contained as it continues in the name of confronting alleged oppression, while truth is, its purely religious opportunism.
65% turnout in assembly elections in 2014 which was highest in 25 years of history and higher than normal voting percentages in other states of India was frightening scenario for Separatists whose calls were ignored by people at large. This resulted in desperation of Separatists and mentors in Pakistan who despite flaming insurgency for two decades lost ground miserably, thus and new strategy to reignite emotions and wave of radicalization started . Replacement of Sufism with Wahhabism, petro dollars ,free availability of Wahhabi literature etc are some other factors for breeding grounds of twisted radicalized fresh crop of youngsters harvested cunningly by Pakistani opportunist government. The gun wielding, brazenly threatening civilians and security forces terrorists are idealized, romanticized and propagated as messiahs of freedom is part of same stategy.
If government doesn't act tough, incidents of violence are only going to increase with halfhearted attempts will embolden Separatists and strengthen terrorism . It is imperative that government writ is firmly established come whatsoever required . The appeasement of religious fanatics will be a nightmarish scenario jeopardizing the integrity of entire nation.Army isn't deployed for normal law and order problems but during the breakdown of law enforcement machinery and that too in aid of civil authorities. The law enforcement agencies can't act with their hands tied in front of blood thirsty mobs. Appeasement only bolsters terrorists while demoralizing our security agencies . In bringing normalcy and Kashmir's transition from present state to thriving secular state people die then so be it. The bleeding hearts and peaceniks who undermine Constitution should also be firmly dealt in our endeavor for peace and stability.
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