ERA OF NEW HORIZON AND NEW HOPES WAIT TO USHER IN IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR
Omar Abdullah has hinted to repeal J&K Disturbed areas Act,1992 and Armed forces (special powers)Act 1958 very soon. It is pertinent to note that both these laws were enacted in order to tackle the terrorist activities in this disturbed state.
The successful election in the state in terms of high voters turn out and lesser incidents of violence have changed the political and social mileu in the state and has instilled confidence in the 'strathclyde scotland educated' and youngest CM, who in turn wants to fulfill the promises he had made to the people during his election campaign.
It should be noted that the above two laws are enacted by the Parliament, but the state govt can repeal it under the powers conferred to it vide Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and article 246(schedule-7 state list) of the constitution which gives state almost exclusive powers to the state govt in matters related to law and order.
Since these two laws give ample powers to the security forces with respect to arrests, search and firing, many human rights activists and political parties also call these laws 'draconian' and have been demanding their repeal since its enactment and application.
The withdrawal of these laws will certainly help win the good will and confidence of the people which have fast depleted over few years. But on the other hand ,it will curtail the powers of the security forces in dealing with the terrorists, which may hamper the peace process to further and normalcy to return.
Some experts in security matters are however of the opinion that constitution of National Investigationg Agency and amendment to Unlawful activities( prevention)
Act 1967 have rendered J&K Disturbed areas Act, 1992 and Armed forces (special powers)Act 1958 useless because the aforesaid law(Unlawful activities( prevention) Act 1967) and NIA are able to tackle the terrorists activities in far more effective and scientific manner.
By doing so the government can send a message of good will and kind gesture to the people of this state at large, now it is up to them to reciprocate in the same fashion.
It should be bone in mind that the local people irrespective of political affiliations have been highly critical of these, what they call'draconian and anti- kashmiri laws', therefore its repealment would usher in an era of new horizon and new hopes. This opportunity could be used to fill confidence and restore peace here in the valley,
Hopefully this step would also help in restoring peace in this strife torn territory of the Indian republic. Paksitan must also share the good gesture and reciprocate because playing with fire burns your own hands too, history has given us this lesson. All what is happening in Pakistan including in swat valley of FATA and elsewhere in this country are the fruits pakistan have sown over the years.
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