Guns Under My Chinar by A.M Wata;i

"Guns Under My Chinar: Kashmir's Covert Wars" by A.M. Watali, a former head of police in the Kashmir Valley, is a compelling and enlightening investigation of how covert warfare, espionage, and geopolitical maneuvers have molded Kashmir's volatile environment. Watali goes deeply into the core of Kashmir's conflict since 1947, detailing incidents such as Al Fatah's first bank heist, Indira Gandhi's failed assassination attempt, and the savage lynching of Ayub Pandit. His interactions with Mumbai underworld leaders like Karim Lala and Haji Mastan, as well as his survival of assassination attempts, give fascinating insights into a perilous world of intrigue. This carefully researched book is more than simply a tale; it bravely investigates the geopolitical intrigues of vested interests, revealing rare insights into a covert world full of untold stories. "Guns Under My Chinar" urges politicians and historians to reconsider their perspectives on the Kashmir problem, acting as a wake-up call to tackle the complicated reality of the region's conflicts and power relations. The book helps readers in following the progress of the clandestine war beginning in 1947. A.M. Watali explains how this covert jihad affected Indian policies in Kashmir and the political climate in the state, paying particular attention to the reasons behind the rise in jihadist violence in 1990. The author offers a sophisticated grasp of the bloody struggle in Kashmir and its intricate geopolitical ramifications through an in-depth historical study. In "Guns Under My Chinar," A.M. Watali tells the story of the state police's continuous efforts to restrain the increasing resistance movement, which was backed by Pakistani intelligence services, spanning four decades, from 1947 to 1989. Despite these efforts, A.M.Watali considers the ongoing possibility of opposition owing to young alienation and unsatisfied desires. He emphasizes the importance of a definitive settlement to the Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan based on the people's desire for long-term peace. A.M.Watali's purpose in chronicling these key historical events is to leave a genuine record for future generations, conveying the truth without prejudice or ideological bias. Overall, these biographical stories, interwoven into episodic threads, provide readers with a unique viewpoint on

Kashmir's complicated history and the region's ongoing struggles.

A.M.Watali's eyewitness stories and historical analysis work together to create a complete picture of the secret battles and geopolitical factors that have formed Kashmir's troubled history and present.