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It is not hidden that many Kashmiri journalists have been spreaders of separatism. If questioned, they claim press freedom while tacitly providing cover to anti-state activities. The law of land must catch up with such individuals - they aren& #39;t angels who shouldn& #39;t be touched.
It is rather amusing to see the commentariat using the term & #39;draconian& #39; for laws which demand accountability especially in J&K. Unless one is a fiction writer, fabricating stories (or espousing anti-state activities) which can disturb law and order must be penalized.
For too long, the game of separatism has been played in J&K by many including the mediapersons. If accountability is sought which demands an action, then nothing wrong in it. It must be taken to its conclusion. Responsible journalism stands on its own; agitprop must be quashed.
The media in Kashmir has often glorified terrorists from time to time. You can go back in time to 1986-1987 or 1990s or as recently as 2016 to get an idea. Sample the Kashmiri media& #39;s slant when Hizb terrorist Burhan Wani was killed in 2016. You will get the drift.
The nexus between Kashmiri separatists, Pakistan& #39;s ISI and Kashmiri media is well-known. The media has acted as campaigner for & #39;resistance& #39; against & #39;Indian occupation& #39; while tom-tomming about rights and justice. What I& #39;m saying is not a revelation.
In fact, sections of Indian media have been complicit in this tom-tomming. Remember Ghulam Nabi Fai& #39;s circuit attended by who& #39;s who of the commentariat? One of the attendees was former interlocutor to J&K appointed by then Indian Government. Now you can ponder how deep it goes.
The rot in ecosystem of J&K, which runs deep, needs cleansing if the government is serious about resolving the mess - the media in Kashmir being one part of it. The initiation of proceedings must reach its logical conclusion; otherwise it will be another futile exercise.
