Post-Militancy Scenario in Kashmir

Post-Militancy Scenario in Kashmir Balraj Puri There is a school of thought in India which will welcome it if the Pakistan-based militants in Kashmir continue their operations, for then the military aspect of the Kashmir problem will completely overshadow the political and moral aspects. The weakening of the Kashmir-based militant movement is encouraging this school to argue against any political measures to reduce the alienation of the people and in favour of further repression to force the people into total surrender. But the dividing line between demoralisation and desperation is a thin one and will it be in the interests of India to push the Kashmiri people over it?