Sir,
This has a reference to Dr K N Pandita’s, “Gaza reverberation in Kashmir,” DE July 21. The learned writer has honestly and boldly explained the ground situation in Kashmir Valley, viz-a-viz Gaza reverberation and harping on the situation by the political leaders, who have a say in the masses of Kashmir Valley. He has exposed these leaders for adopting double standards about killing of human beings and unleashing violence against unarmed civilians by Pakistan Army attacks on TTP in North Waziristan. Quoting a road accident, that happened some days back on Srinagar-Baramulla road, the mob gathering in the twinkling of an eye and raising slogans “Indian dogs go back Hindustani Fauj Murdabad” have a different undertone, other than element of anger. This is the crux of the matter. The distortion of facts in burning of scores of tents at Baltal and blaming it on CRPF is quite disappointing.
This distortion gives a feeling that venom against India and security forces has not subsided to any extent since 1989-90.
This sort of behaviour is a matter of concern for all those, who want to end uncertainty in Kashmir Valley and normalize the situation. The exploitation of common masses needs to be stopped now by sensational speeches made by the separatist leaders.
Yours etc…
P L Koul
Budgami