Not a single person has returned from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under the rehabilitation policy for former militants since the policy was announced three years ago, the Jammu and Kashmir Government said.
"Due to some inexplicable reasons, no individual has returned from Pak/PoK to the state through the routes identified under the policy so far. Therefore, the benefit of the policy could not be extended to any of the individuals," Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in a written reply to question in the state Assembly yesterday.
Leader of Opposition Mehbooba Mufti had asked the government to provide details of the number of youths who have returned from Pakistan under the rehabilitation policy announced in 2010 and the benefits provided to them.
Omar, in his reply said, 277 persons and their 578 family members had returned home via Nepal, which is not an approved route for return under the policy.
"Besides, five ladies who had exfiltrated earlier have returned along with 10 children. Their cases are being dealt with in accordance with law," he added.
