The violent clashes between the people of Kashmir and the police and the CRPF have deeper roots. These roots have been forgotten, with the focus shifting to the violence and protests. Kashmir is a political issue that has remained unresolved for over six decades.
It is the complacent and casual attitude of the people at the helm that is responsible for the situation that prevails in the State today. Calling the army in may help to improve the situation momentarily. A permanent solution is the urgent need of the hour.
Meryl Ann Garcia,
Mangalore
Instead of listing out and lamenting the losses in Kashmir and drawing a parallel to events in other parts of the country, why can't the authorities address the main issue? It is a fact that an ‘anti-India' wave has engulfed the Valley and virtually all households are on the streets. Sincere measures should be taken to build trust in the State. The volatile situation there is prone to misuse by elements from across the border. It is sad to see youngsters wasting their time, energy and lives on the issue when they should be in school enjoying themselves.
Abbas Kulangarakath,
Malappuram
Exasperated at the failure of their usual tactics, the separatist forces seem to be using the services of stone-pelting boys to cause trouble and chaos in the Valley. With the army in, some causalities of agent provocateurs are unavoidable. The army's role is limited, that too for a short period.
R. Sampath,
Chennai
That the situation in Kashmir has deteriorated to the extent of calling in the army is unfortunate. But the government's decision appears hasty. An indefinite curfew will only bring out the worst of people's pent-up emotions. Restoration of law and order does not appear easy. Nor does a change of people's minds and hearts.
Lovita Veigas,
Mangalore
The people of the Valley seem to be in for hard times. Regardless of their opinions and interests, they are neither here nor there. They have been struggling for years with both India and Pakistan trying to get an upper hand on the Kashmir issue. Rights of which India boasts are still far from their reach.
Kiran Reddy,
Karim Nagar
There is no logic in comparing the deployment of the army in Srinagar and against Maoists. The army's task in the red corridor — if and when it is deployed — will be to physically eliminate the rebels whereas in Kashmir, it has been asked to stand by and assist the police and the CRPF.
Although demonstrations and protests are part of democracy, in Kashmir they are fuelled by separatists raising anti-India slogans. It would be best for peace-loving citizens to keep out of the roads, and stop throwing stones at security personnel.
T. Kiran Kumari,
Hyderabad
