Srinagar : “While it is true that Kashmir’s Security situation cannot be described to be normal, the scare that prevails now was certainly caused by the Govt. itself.
First of all, Govt. is itself responsible for deepening the fear-psychosis by requisitioning more and more of Para-forces within the Valley. Then, the Govt. itself issued the advisory asking Yatris to leave and telling tourists to pack and leave the state. What is the justification for this level of nervousness?
I think Governor Administration has been ill-advised to take measures to deepen the fear-psychosis which has visibly led to deterioration in the security situation.
It is really unfortunate that Yatris, who were so eager to pay homage at the Amarnath Ji, have been so hurriedly driven back! All these years, Yatra has happened in normal course, very peacefully!
I have personal knowledge that all these years, YATRIS back home narrated stories of help and relief they received at the hands of Kashmiris and that was always the true message from Kashmir. The Govt. has itself distorted that message. It is very unfortunate!
It is so tragic that Govt. of India has opted for use of Muscle Power, although, the situation all the time demanded it to be dealt with by talking imaginatively.
The State Govt. will itself realize sooner than later that simpler methods of talking could have yielded better results. But, the people in authority still think that use of Muscle Power is needed to keep Kashmiris frightened! This negative attitude will always be counter-productive!
I am convinced that the Govt. will learn lessons but, unfortunately, after causing a lot of damage to the system!”
