Guns Under My Chinar: Kashmir’s Covert Wars by A.M. Watali in Hardcover

In Guns Under My Chinar, A.M. Watali, a former chief of police in the Kashmir Valley, sheds light on how covert wars, espionage, and geopolitical strategies have influenced the region's political landscape. From the first bank robbery by Al Fatah to the attempted assassination of Indira Gandhi and the brutal lynching of Ayub Pandit, Watali's gripping accounts delve into the heart of the strife that has plagued Kashmir since 1947. Sharing his encounters with notorious Mumbai underworld figures Karim Lala and Haji Mastan, as well as his own survival of assassination attempts, Watali offers a revealing look into a world of danger and intrigue. Guns Under My Chinar: Kashmir's Covert Wars not only provides a meticulously detailed narrative, but also fearlessly exposes the power dynamics at play. With its wealth of untold stories and valuable insights, this book serves as a compelling call to policymakers and historians to rethink their perspectives on resolving the Kashmir issue