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Sarabjit's life was at threat post-Afzal hanging: sister
Fp Archives •The inmates were threatening him of dire consequences and were aggressive since the hanging of Afzal Guru, Sarabjit Singh's sister said.

How the torn Kashmiri youth struggle with the Indian state
Fp Staff •The government thought that hanging Afzal Guru was the perfect closure for a terrorist attack and would not affect situation in Kashmir. But do the young people in Kashmir think so?

Scale down diplomatic relations with Pak: BJP to govt
Fp Archives •BJP today condemned Pakistan Parliament's resolution on hanging of Afzal Guru and demanded that diplomatic relations with Islamabad should be scaled down along with suspension of confidence building measures.

Tempers run high as J&K Assembly debates Afzal Guru hanging
Fp Archives •Mehbooba Mufti started the debate, saying it was "inhumane" that Afzal Guru's family was not allowed to meet him one last time before the execution was carried out 9 February.

What Justice Thomas' statement on Rajiv killers really means
Pramod •Going by the opinion of Justice KT Thomas, who is highly respected for his acumen in jurisprudence and record as a HC and SC judge, both the set of convicts have a solid case on the grounds of double jeopardy.

Afzal Guru hanging: Why was the centre so cowardly?
Jagannathan •There is now confirmation that the government never intended to inform Afzal Guru's family in time about the hanging. Is this how a state should behave?

Afzal execution: The way it was done was unfortunate, says Fali Nariman
Fp Archives •"Our worst enemies couldn't have done it better," was how eminent jurist Fali S Nariman reacted to the manner of execution of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru without properly communicating it to his family.

Afzal Guru hanging: Curfew relaxed in parts of Kashmir
Fp Archives •Authorities on Wednesday relaxed curfew restrictions in some areas of Srinagar and other towns of the Kashmir Valley to enable residents to buy essential commodities.

Afzal Guru hanging: Does censoring J&K media really help?
Danish •Newspaper editors in the Kashmir valley have questioned the merit in banning newspapers and other media in the name of preserving law and order.

Home Min to take appropriate steps on Yasin Malik issue: Khurshid
Fp Archives •Malik, a Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader, was seen seated next to Saeed, chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, at a rally against execution of Afzal Guru.



