"The Kashmir Files"
According to a former IPS officer, "The Kashmir Files" is criticized for being highly unrealistic and a disservice to the Kashmiri Pandit community. The officer acknowledged that Governor Jagmohan failed to address the crisis that arose in Kashmir during the armed militancy in the early 1990s and stated that the situation could have been prevented by the J-K administration.
While it is true that Jagmohan provided Army trucks and paramilitary vehicles to facilitate the migration of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley, the officer believes that the incidents depicted in the movie were highly dramatized and unrealistic. He mentioned that many Kashmiri Pandits he met expressed difficulty in returning home due to the movie's portrayal, which they felt vilified the Muslim community and made it challenging for them to be accepted by the majority community upon their return.
According to the former IPS officer, the movie is seen as a disservice to the Kashmiri Pandit community and was promoted by someone who had no intention of returning to Kashmir. He shared anecdotes from his time in the region to emphasize that the movie does not accurately represent the facts. He also highlighted that Kashmiri Muslims sacrificed their lives for India and were also targeted and killed by militants.
Additionally, the officer mentioned that most Kashmiri Pandits, particularly from the new generation, do not want to return to the valley as they have established successful lives outside of Jammu and Kashmir. While there is a small majority that feels nostalgic and wishes to return, the movie has made it more challenging for them to do so.
Regarding Kashmir's history, the officer noted that the modern dissent of Kashmiri Muslims was initiated by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah. He highlighted that throughout history, Kashmiris have been ruled by various entities, including the Mughals, Afghans, Sikhs, and Dogras, but have never had self-rule.
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