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| JK beats other states... in riots! | | |
Peerzada Ummer
Early Times Report
srinagar, Oct 28: As many as 1162 cases of riots were reported from J&K in one year, as the Himalayan state surpassed several Indian states wherein such incidents used to be a routine in the past.
While Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam have recorded the rate of riots at 1.4, 2.1 and 7.6 percent respectively, Chandigarh, Goa and Gujarat have 3.2, 6.3 and 2.8 percent. In Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jharkand the rate of riots has been recorded as 6.9, 5.8 and 6.6. While the central state of Madhya Pradesh has recorded the percent of riots as mere 2.9 Maharashtra has 7.1 riots rate and Manipur has 6.4. Mizoram, Meghalaya and Nagaland have recorded the riots percentage as less than one percent.
On the other hand, J&K has this year topped the headlines due to the unrest that engulfed it on July 8. The percentage of riots has gone to worrisome figures and is leading ahead of several Indian states wherein such incidents used to be a routine in the past.
As far as the union territories are concerned, the percent of riots in these states also far less that what is being witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir. In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the percentage of riots has been recorded as 3.7 percent while as Union territory Chandigarh has 2.8 percent in its kitty. Delhi has recorded the riots percentage as 0.6 percent. Similarly, Pondicherry has 2.6 percent of riots witnessed in one year.
Only Bihar, Karnataka and Kerala are the states that are leading ahead of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of riots that have been witnessed there. While Bihar had 12.9 percent of riots rate, Karnataka had 10.9 and Kerala had 16.4 percent riots rate.
According to the reports, most of the riots have been witnessed due to the separatist violence that has been calling shots in Valley since decades. The strike calls and protests have led to the numbers going up.
This year's rise in violence has led to the Home Ministry officials to find nonlethal riot control options for Jammu and Kashmir.
Reports had earlier said that the authorities are looking for other alternatives for the riot control including a smaller vehicle to mount water cannons. Such an option is being discussed as the big water cannons like the ones used in plains cannot be used in smaller lanes. It was informed further that before the water canon is used the people will be warned the irritation and itching effect lasts several days and they will be advised to disperse.
Also the long-range acoustic devices have already been deployed. The sound is so intense that it disorients the stone pelters. The security forces are also waiting for laser dazzler lights - which have a sudden blinding effect. Not even wearing sunglasses would help. |
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