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The nation can still recall how Punjab was caught in the grip of terrorism in the latter 1980s
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The nation can still recall how Punjab was caught in the grip of terrorism in the latter 1980s
New Delhi: The nation can still recall how Punjab was caught in the grip of terrorism in the latter 1980s that could be countered only through sustained use of armed police, socio-political efforts at restoring peace and the diplomatic initiatives taken for mobilising world opinion against the call of 'Khalistan'.
By D.C. Pathak The nation can still recall how Punjab was caught in the grip of terrorism in the latter 1980s that could be countered only through sustained use of armed police, socio-political efforts at restoring peace and the diplomatic initiatives taken for mobilising world opinion against the call of 'Khalistan'. The environment of hurt
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