Defence Ministry annual report listed in Parliament; Lt. General Hasnain states that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Disturbed Areas Act (DAA) in Jammu and Kashmir should not be revoked; Interlocutors: Traditional routes should be opened;
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    • The Annual Defence Ministry report was tabled in the Parliament in which India has implicated Pakistan’s constant attempts to destabilize Jammu and Kashmir and also Pakistan’s continuing efforts till date allowing many undiminished activities of terrorist organizations to operate from its territory.1

    Meanwhile General Officer Commanding (GOC) Lt. General Hasnain stated that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Disturbed Areas Act (DAA) in Jammu and Kashmir should not be revoked as it would result to confronting situations where Army has to compromise on its operational capabilities.2

    However, New Delhi appointed interlocutors have recommended to Government of India to open all traditional routes connecting the state with Central Asia and beyond so as to restore Jammu and Kashmir as the centre stage of the region. The idea behind opening of all traditional routes would help the state in harnessing its economic potential and regain central stage.3

    In other developments, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdulla has urged the United States that it should stop viewing Jammu and Kashmir only through the prism of security and rather should recognize ways for extending its expertise in capacity building, environment projects and other areas.4

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