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Kashmir has seen a violent Muslim separatist movement against Indian rule. Some separatists favor full independence. Others would like Kashmir to be part of Pakistan. The end to this story has yet to be written. But some former militants have opted out of armed struggle. Indian journalist Rupa Jha examines the struggles these former militants face as they attempt to reintegrate into normal lives. | |
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Rupa Jha talks to former militants and their families about why they initially took up arms; why they gave up violence; and the challenges of returning to normal society. She also talks with former commander Zaffer Akbar Bhatt, who fights for the rights of ex-militants in Kashmir. |
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In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Indian journalist Rupa Jha focuses on the children of former militants in Kashmir. These young people have had their lives torn apart by conflict, and not all are confident that peaceful resolution can be achieved in Kashmir. |
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