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Guns Under My Chinar: Kashmir’s Covert Wars
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Rupa Publications India
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A.M. Watali
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In Guns Under My Chinar, former chief of police A.M. Watali of the Kashmir Valley reveals how covert warfare, espionage and geopolitical manoeuvres have shaped and reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Kashmir.
From the region’s first bank robbery by Al Fatah to the failed assassination attempt of Indira Gandhi to the brutal lynching of Ayub Pandit, Watali offers gripping accounts that go deep into the heart of the strife that has engulfed the Valley since 1947. Recounting his meetings with Mumbai underworld dons Karim Lala and Haji Mastan and the harrowing experience of surviving assassination attempts, Watali pulls back the curtain on a world of intrigue and danger in riveting detail.
Guns Under My Chinar: Kashmir’s Covert Wars is not only a meticulously detailed account but also a fearless exploration of the big games played by vested interests. It provides a rare glimpse into a clandestine world with its wealth of untold stories and valuable insights.
This book serves as a wake-up call, challenging policymakers and historians to rethink their understanding of the solution to the Kashmir issue.
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In Guns Under My Chinar, former chief of police A.M. Watali of the Kashmir Valley reveals how covert warfare, espionage and geopolitical manoeuvres have shaped and reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Kashmir.
From the region’s first bank robbery by Al Fatah to the failed assassination attempt of Indira Gandhi to the brutal lynching of Ayub Pandit, Watali offers gripping accounts that go deep into the heart of the strife that has engulfed the Valley since 1947. Recounting his meetings with Mumbai underworld dons Karim Lala and Haji Mastan and the harrowing experience of surviving assassination attempts, Watali pulls back the curtain on a world of intrigue and danger in riveting detail.
Guns Under My Chinar: Kashmir’s Covert Wars is not only a meticulously detailed account but also a fearless exploration of the big games played by vested interests. It provides a rare glimpse into a clandestine world with its wealth of untold stories and valuable insights.
This book serves as a wake-up call, challenging policymakers and historians to rethink their understanding of the solution to the Kashmir issue.
About Author
Retired IPS officer A.M. Watali navigated challenging circumstances throughout his career. Born in Kashmir, he served as the Valley’s police chief for three terms, from 1983 to 1989. His outstanding efforts in maintaining peace and combating militancy in the Valley have earned him numerous accolades, including the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, the Sher-i-Kashmir Gold Medal for Excellence in Investigation of Crime and the prestigious Paul H. Appleby Award. Watali’s debut book, Kashmir Intifada (2017), received widespread acclaim and praise from notable figures across various fields.
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