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| Omar can have TRC or put erring cops on trial | | After HM's straight talk on AFSPA | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 14: Not to speak of revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), the Union Home Minister has ruled out its dilution for the time being. He wants `calm' in Kashmir. The Home Minister's `straight talk' on AFSPA must have shocked the Chief Minister. Omar, it may be mentioned has promised repeal of the controversial law during his current regime.
But Omar need not worry. He can still have the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to strike a chord in New Delhi. Some two years ago, Omar started flirting with the idea of a TRC. Truth about Jammu Kashmir has always been bitter. But political experts believe time is ripe for Omar to put the bitter pill in New Delhi's mouth.
However, Omar also shall feel some of its bitterness. He has always accused New Delhi of shielding the men in uniform through Section 6 AFSPA. But AFSPA is not applicable to the Jammu Kashmir Police. The police men involved in custodial killings and other offences can be brought to justice if Omar gives consent. New Delhi has no role to play in it. And, for the information of the Chief Minister, many people were killed by the local police since January 31, 2010. New Delhi did not interfere when BSF Commandant and one of its soldiers was put on trial for killing a youth near Nishat on February 5, 2010.
Omar, therefore, has three options. Continue his `fight' for revocation of AFSPA. Constitute a TRC and let truth prevail. However, in such a case he has to leave reconciliation to the will of the people. And thirdly, he has to stop blaming New Delhi for shielding the soldiers and instead take action against the erring police men. Can he do it? Omar has to bear in mind that the people are accusing him of shielding the erring policemen the way he accuses New Delhi of protecting Army and Para-military personnel. |
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