Punjab pacified: terrorism wanes, but police methods come under fire
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The civil war being waged by Sikh fundamentalists who want an independent Punjab state is turning around under the leadership of police chief K.P.S. Gill. Police and civilian casualties have dropped dramatically since Jul 1992, while shootings of terrorists and surrenders have remained high. Militant fundamentalists are losing their influence on the general population. While critics, including human rights groups, suggest that Gill has controlled militant terrorism by creating a terrorist police state, Gill insists that he has improved relations between ordinary citizens and the police.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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Punjab's granary row
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The Indian Farmer's Union (BKU) is planning to bypass the government's grain procurement mechanism to protest the low prices being offered by government for produce in surplus regions. The products could fetch up to 80% more outside the regions, providing the farmers can transport them and overcome state harassment. If the state fails to implement system changes, BKU members foresee a goal of international free trade for their produce. However, a production shortfall in 1992 could heighten inflation and raise the demand for imported grain, causing national budgetary problems.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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Curse of victory: Punjab polls alienate Sikhs even more
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The Feb 19, 1992, election in the Indian state of Punjab was boycotted by the Sikh majority. The voting turnout was only 22% of Punjab's voting population. The low turnout was a result of threats against participants in the election and also because of Sikh grievances against the New Delhi government. Indian government officials suspect that the conflicts in Punjab and Kashmir are being fueled by Pakistani support. For the moment, the Indian government has no choice but to maintain huge military forces in Punjab.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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