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| Book on Gujjars Bakkarwals and conflict in J&K to be released on Sunday | |
Jammu, November 22, (Scoop News)- A new book on the tribal communities of Gujjars and Bakkarwals is being released tomorrow at Amar Singh Club, Jammu. The book entitled “Gujjars and Bakkarwals of Jammu and Kashmir- In the Shadows of Conflict” is an effort to narrate the trials and tribulations of Gujjars and Bakkarwals during the period of insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite facing many challenges to their livelihood, this group has emerged as a courageous and resilient force.
The book would be released by Prof R.D. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University, Lt General K.H. Singh, GOC 16 Corps, Mr K. Rajendra, Director General Police, J&K and Mr Masud Chaudhary, former Vice Chancellor, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University for and they have kindly consented to be the chief guests for this book release.
The book is authored by Dr Kavita Suri, Associate Professor in the Department of Lifelong Learning, Jammu University and Ms Deepshikha Hooda, is an alumni of Asian College of Journalism and Cardiff University.
“Jammu and Kashmir is rich for its diversity, culture and history. The Gujjars and Bakkarwals form an integral part of the state and this book is a celebration of their courage and bravery,” the author informed adding that perhaps this is a first attempt highlighting the impact of militancy on their lives.
The book is published by Mr Sanjay Arya, founder/publisher, Shubhi publications, New Delhi. Mr S.N. Acharya, photo officer, Ministry of Defence, has contributed a good collection of photographs for the book.
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