Militancy in Kashmir has turned into a new phase and needs to be dealt with sensibly. Analyze.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic – Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Topic – Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Q6. Militancy in Kashmir has turned into a new phase and needs to be dealt with sensibly. Analyze.(250 words)
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Why this question Recently, militancy has resurfaced in the Jammu region, particularly in the Rajouri-Poonch-Kathua sector, after being relatively quiet for two decades. Directive word Analyze-Here we have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary. Key demand of the question. The question wants us to delve deep into the issue and discuss how militancy has changed and what form it has taken in recent years, identify the factors behind and discuss the need for a sensible approach to deal with the problem. Structure of the answer Introduction- write a few introductory lines about the militancy in Kashmir- e.g. when did it start and mention its decline. Also, mention how militancy has resurfaced in the Jammu region. Body- Discuss the reasons for the new phase of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Security Thinning: Post-2020 Galwan clashes, a significant Army contingent was moved to the China border, weakening Jammu’s security grid. Strategic Diversion: Militant attacks in Jammu may be a tactic to spread security forces thin across both Pakistan and China’s borders. Post-Article 370: The government’s narrative of improved security post-Article 370 abrogation is challenged by renewed terrorism in Jammu. Communal Tensions: The region’s demography could lead to communal unrest, further destabilizing the area. Infiltration: Recent attacks suggest revived infiltration routes from Pakistan, exploiting Jammu’s challenging terrain and forest cover Local Support: There is limited evidence of widespread local support for terrorists. However, connections with the younger generation need strengthening to improve intelligence flow. Mention what kind of approach is needed. E.g. a sensible approach which assumes high moral grounds; helps build public confidence; lays down the path for stable, proactive, democratic governance etc. Conclusion Based on your discussion, form a fair and balanced conclusion on the given issue.
Why this question
Recently, militancy has resurfaced in the Jammu region, particularly in the Rajouri-Poonch-Kathua sector, after being relatively quiet for two decades.
Directive word
Analyze-Here we have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Key demand of the question.
The question wants us to delve deep into the issue and discuss how militancy has changed and what form it has taken in recent years, identify the factors behind and discuss the need for a sensible approach to deal with the problem.
Structure of the answer
Introduction- write a few introductory lines about the militancy in Kashmir- e.g. when did it start and mention its decline. Also, mention how militancy has resurfaced in the Jammu region.
Discuss the reasons for the new phase of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Security Thinning: Post-2020 Galwan clashes, a significant Army contingent was moved to the China border, weakening Jammu’s security grid.
• Strategic Diversion: Militant attacks in Jammu may be a tactic to spread security forces thin across both Pakistan and China’s borders.
• Post-Article 370: The government’s narrative of improved security post-Article 370 abrogation is challenged by renewed terrorism in Jammu.
• Communal Tensions: The region’s demography could lead to communal unrest, further destabilizing the area. Infiltration: Recent attacks suggest revived infiltration routes from Pakistan, exploiting Jammu’s challenging terrain and forest cover
• Local Support: There is limited evidence of widespread local support for terrorists. However, connections with the younger generation need strengthening to improve intelligence flow.
Mention what kind of approach is needed. E.g. a sensible approach which assumes high moral grounds; helps build public confidence; lays down the path for stable, proactive, democratic governance etc.
Conclusion
Based on your discussion, form a fair and balanced conclusion on the given issue.