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| Interlocutors failed him but Omar can still have TRC | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 6: New Delhi's Interlocutors on Jammu & Kashmir have failed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He (Omar) repeatedly appealed the separatists to meet interlocutors even after their appointment almost rendered his Rather Panel irrelevant. The Rather Panel was formed to study Justice Sageer's recommendations that had made a passing reference of autonomy in his report.
The Interlocutors have ruled out restoration of autonomy saying it would trigger a constitutional controversy. Omar expected a lot from the interlocutors. He met them, supported them and urged others to meet them. But, it is widely believed that they failed him.
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 his soldiers were put on trial for killing a youth near Nishat on February 5. But, the killers of Wamiq Farooq have not been arrested till date. If Omar opts for the TRC, he has to first bring his policemen to justice. Can he do it?
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