Handwara in north Kashmir looks to have calmed down for the moment but during the unrest of one week it was once again the army which has become the casualty and for so-called civil society and champions of human rights it could be a personal victory. Army has removed its bunkers from the town to assuage local sentiments and how a ‘rape hoax’ triggered unrest shattering the almost six months’ peace in Kashmir Valley is evident of the fact despite the incident had nothing to do with army still it was made an alibi to defame the force. This is also an indicator that summer is going to be hot for the incumbent government. Shifting of bunkers could be a big relief for the separatist agenda floaters. Had the town be a peaceful there would have been never bunkers in large number and big in sizes especially multi story one. This could be one of the reasons the town saw frequent protests targeting security forces. The pace at which the demolition took place shows how meticulously the whole issue was used to rake up emotions. Caution is needed that Handwara should not become a case study for removal of other security bunkers especially from some of the hot spots. There is no doubt that elements are awaiting to vitiate the atmosphere by posting false information on social media. Security forces, seen as New Delhi’s extended arms of rule, are always on the target of such forces. The old and narrow localities have advantage for militants and these bunkers helped in manning security of the area. Recently Union Home Ministry has sounded caution over a spurt in infiltration across the LoC and has called effective vigil in border areas by security forces. The unrest has claimed three lives two on the spot falling victims of the firing and another few kilometers away from the site. Unrest was triggered to carry out a planned campaign against armed forces who have been their protectors at the time of external aggression and militants’ onslaught.