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TARGETED KILLINGS IN KASHMIR VALLEY
In 17th Century once Jahangir beautifully quoted, " If there is heaven on earth, Then it's here, it's here, it's here.” But now this is 21st century in which 6,000 - 7,000 security forces personnel has been sacrificed their lives to keep up the heaven there, more than 17000+ civilians casualties after the 1990. Till now, security forces killed 26,000+ militants, captured 3,000+ and around 4,500+ militants turns their back. But the story still remains continue, In last 3 months , there are 17 killings confir…
GEOPOLITICAL IMPORTANCE OF ANDMAN AND NICOBAR
The Indo-Pacific becomes the geopolitically contested zone in the twenty first century. The Indian Ocean that had remained quiet after the cold war is emerging as a critical hotspot for geostrategic competition in the Indo-Pacific. In History, Islands played a vital role in shaping the maritime interest of the nations. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have rich maritime history right from the Chola dynasty to the Second World War. In Chola dynasty which was the one of the longest and mightiest ruling dynasties of this region, was th…
AFSPA AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN STABILITY IN NORTHEAST INDIA
In simple terms, AFSPA gives armed forces the power to maintain public order in “ disturbed areas ” . What is a “disturbed area” and who has the power to declare it ? A disturbed area is one which is declared by notification under Section 3 of the AFSPA. An area can be disturbed due to differences or disputes between members of different religious, racial, language or regional groups or castes or communities. Special powers given to Army Officials:- Under Section 4 of the AFSPA, an authorised officer in a disturbed area enjoys ce…
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