Former DGP of J&K S.P. Vaid IPS talks on Kashmir, Article 370, Kargil & Kashmiri Pandits |

In this powerful conversation, a former senior Jammu & Kashmir Police officer opens up about his experiences during some of the most turbulent periods in Kashmir’s history. He recalls a terrifying attack in which hundreds of bullets hit his vehicle. Despite being in a bulletproof car, bullets entered the vehicle and one seriously injured his hand. His driver was also shot, while a head constable travelling in the front escort was killed. The conversation then goes deep into the Kashmir conflict, the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits, the role of Governor Jagmohan, the situation on the ground in the 1990s, mosque announcements, Pakistan and Hurriyat, and what changed after the removal of Article 370. He also shares his perspective on the Kargil War, Jammu’s sense of political discrimination, and whether Kashmir’s long-standing issues can actually be resolved. In this episode: • His first-hand account of surviving a militant attack • Hundreds of bullets hitting his car • The Kashmiri Pandit exodus • What he witnessed in Kashmir in the 1990s • Governor Jagmohan and the Kashmir narrative • The role of J&K Police during the crisis • Mosque announcements and the atmosphere in Kashmir • Hurriyat and Pakistan’s role • What changed after Article 370 was removed • The Kargil War and what India achieved • Jammu’s relationship with Kashmir • Kashmir’s political future • UPSC, Hindi-medium candidates and the Civil Services • The need for All India Judicial Services This is an unfiltered conversation about Kashmir, terrorism, politics, history, national security and the experiences of someone who was on the ground. Watch the full episode and hear the complete story. #Kashmir #KashmiriPandits #Article370 #JammuKashmir #KashmirPodcast #KargilWar #IndianPolitics #JammuKashmirPolice #Podcast #KashmirHistory