It seems that vast swathes of Kashmiri society believe otherwise.
Here are some reports from the Srinagar daily, Greater Kashmir:
First, a detailed report on the strike.
Second, a statement from All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, saying that "one should not expect justice from any Indian agency." He says a lot more besides.
Third, a report on the Shopian Bar Association alleging that the CBI used political connections to win over key witnesses.
Fourth, a report containing statements of various "freedom parties" titled "Drama to shield men in uniform."
And fifth, a report on a statement made by United Jihad Council chairman Syed Salah-ud-Din saying that the CBI report was a "murder of justice."
Sorry!
You will have to find these stories yourself from the Greater Kashmir website, which is not designed to link to individual stories. But do check out this fine Srinagar newspaper - here.
There is one common thread running through all these reports: that the men in uniform are a law unto themselves and that the whole of Kashmir must be immediately demilitarized.
Here is what the aforementioned Geelani had to say on demilitarization:
Geelani said seven programmes in different districts of Kashmir seeking complete demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir remained successful and lauded people for the same. He said the response to his calls has been overwhelming over the issue. Geelani said protests and strike in favour for demilitarization were observed in Varmul, Bandipora, Sopur, Kupwara and Pulwama and would also be held in Budgam, Ganderbal and Islamabad districts.
Secondly, there is another general feeling that all Kashmiris seem to share - right across the political spectrum: and that is, they do not expect any JUSTICE from the Total Chacha State in New Delhi.
Of course, Chacha is in Copenhagen, saving polar bears.
Laputa!
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