‘Secular’ silence over ‘Islamist’ terror in Kashmir is not just selective but also a betrayal February 19, 2021, 6:45 PM IST The writer is Editor-in-Chief, Times Now There have been two back-to-back attacks in Srinagar by Islamist groups over the last few days. The first attack was on the iconic eatery the ‘Krishna Dhaba’. The eatery has been a Srinagar institution for decades and one of the few businesses with public interface still owned by Hindu entrepreneurs. In short, it is a beacon of hope for those in the mainland who seek reassurances that it is possible to set up shop in the Valley without the fear of reprisal especially if you are not an apologist for separatism and religious obscurantism. The second attack was outside the Shiv Shakti shop where Islamist terrorists mowed down two policemen who were having tea at the stall. They were Muslims proud to serve their country and guard its sovereignty. It is difficult to say as of now if they and not the Hindu owned tea stall was the primary target, but few would be surprised. Moderate Muslims sworn to Indian constitutionalism are a particular irritant for radicals and Pakistan sponsored terrorist groups.