The Union Home Ministry seems to have finally made up its mind to finally resolve the issue of illegal settlement of Rohingya muslims in Jammu and Kashmir.
On Thursday Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, without mincing any words, made it clear Rohingya muslims living illegally have no right to stay here permanently.
Ahir was responding to a straight question whether these illegal settlers would be deported after completion of their identification process.
Interacting with the media persons here at State guest house after taking review of implementation of Prime Ministers’s special package Ahir told reporters, “We are waiting for the right opportunity to deport them. Our efforts would continue to ensure they are sent back from where they have come. It is our duty to do so", he added.
He said during my meeting with the local authorities I have directed the State police to identify the total number of families of Rohingya Muslims camping here in the State. “I have also told them to control them where ever they are creating nuisance”. He said there have been complaints by the local residents against these illegal settlers. “Residents here have even taken out protest marches and it is for this reason I have told the State Govt agencies to tell them to stay here peacefully till the time they are here".
Sharing his concern over delay caused in preparing Identity certificates for West Pakistan Refugees as per the directions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs Ahir directed the State Government agencies to expedite work on preparing their 'Identity certificates'.
On the issue of slow pace of distribution of compensation to the families of POJK refugees of Chhamb Ahir said necessary instructions have been given to the local authorities here to process at least 2000-2500 cases every month for timely distribution of compensation amount. The centre had earlier approved compensation package for 36384 families of POJK refugees, he added.
Referring to 3000 jobs package for displaced Kashmiri pandits Ahir said, the authorities here have been directed to issue notification in next 10 days to complete the process of filling vacancies. On constructing 6000 transit homes at different locations in Kashmir valley Ahir said the work on the project is yet to pick pace.
He said despite releasing 115 crores for acquiring land for these transit homes no headway has been achieved.He appealed to the kashmiri pandits and others if possible to organise land from their apple orchards or other properties to allow the govt to construct these transit houses for Kashmiri migrants. Earlier on reaching here Mos Home visited BSF Border Outpost Chamliyal, and took stock of ops preparedness on the International border.
Ram Awtar IG BSF, gave detailed briefing on the prevailing security scenario on Jammu Border, the various measures undertaken by BSF to strengthen the border protection, threat perception existing on International Borders and the existing border control & protection mechanism undertaken vis-à-vis the likely threats. He discussed various issues with the field commanders also.
Ahir also had an interaction with BSF jawans to know about their well being. He appreciated the BSF troops in effective neutralisation of three terrorists in Chamliyal area, who infiltrated through tunnel, last year. He further apprised the jawans that the Government recognises their contribution towards national security and is always eager to address their concerns.
He also paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Saint Dilip Singh Manhas popularly known as Baba Chamliyal.