The situation in what is called Azad Kashmir is worse.
The Kashmiris that end are second class citizens.
One can check Shabir Chaudhry's blogs.
Already with the opening up of recruitment for the unemployed youth in various security forces and with Op Sadbhavna, there is a feeling which makes the Hurriyat and their followers redundant.
If one has read Lawrence's Vale of Kashmir, one would realise that the Kashmiris are a wily lot who have had many non Kashmiris as rulers and yet they have whined and wailed so that concessions are given to them.
This Separatism is another indication of the psyche and will continue since they want to extract the maximum.
Some would call it blackmail, but it is not so. It is merely a way of life that history has made to be a part of the psyche.
The Kashmiris have realised that democracy where they have their say is a great option and is not like the rulers of the old days who have come from all over like the Aghans and the Chaks.
They have realised that their own destiny is in their own hands, even if the Kashmiris ruling them are not totally clean or even fair!
It must also be understood that the locals thrive on tourism and with very little else. Therefore, while all the drama can take place, they would not like the tourism industry to die down!
There was an interesting article in the news that indicated that Infiltration has gone up, but not so the terrorist act and the SF is wondering what's up.
Could it be that the Kashmiri terrorists are returning home having given it up as a bad joke?
After all, Pakistan, the Holy Grail, is in a total mess and is hardly the beacon that excites!
