SRINAGAR – India, with 300 companies of paramilitary forces deployed in thename of Lok Sabha election drama, is likely to give nod to deployment of200 more companies now for annual Amarnath Yatra in Indian occupiedKashmir, beginning July 1st.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the deployment is being made over thedemand of Delhi-led rule over occupied Kashmir by Governor Satyapal Malik.These paramilitary companies will have a big chunk from Central ReservePolice Force (CRPF).
The Indian Home Ministry had deployed 300 additional companies ofparamilitary forces including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), IndoTibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Kashmir inthe name of smooth conduct of five-phased elections in the territory, whichconcluded on May 6.
While these 300 companies are still camping in the occupied territory, thelogic behind deployment of another 200 companies is beyond apprehension.The pro-freedom circles are of the opinion that heavy deployment of Indianforces in the territory is aimed at crushing the struggle with militarymight.
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However, they say New Delhi cannot suppress the freedom sentiment inKashmir no matter it deploys all its regular and paramilitary forces inKashmir.