Parts of Kashmir Valley have seen turbulence after Wani’s encounter in July last year. Internet services have been hampered and curfew imposed to bring situation to normalcy
The government remains firm on its Kashmir strategy, promising to deal with stone-pelters with an iron fist but keeping option for dialogue open if they shun violence.
A reiteration of this came from top government sources, as Kashmir plunges into another round of clashes following death of eight terrorists, including Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, who had succeeded Hizbul Mujahideen’s Burhan Wani following his killing last July.
“They (stone-pelters) will be killed, if they raise arms,” a senior leader of the ruling BJP said on Sunday. “There cannot be dialogue with stone in your hands.”
This is a firm rejection of demands from a section of the opposition to open dialogue with separatist leaders in Kashmir to restore normalcy.
Parts of Kashmir Valley have seen turbulence after Wani’s encounter in July last year. Internet services have been hampered and curfew imposed to bring situation to normalcy. A controversy also broke out recently when an Army major was rewarded to using a stone thrower as human shield in Kashmir.
