Jammu: The state government is drafting a
surrender policy for PoK-based Kashmiri youth to be submitted
to the Centre after being cleared by the state cabinet, Chief
Minister Omar Abdullah today said.
"We are preparing the draft and after completion we
will discuss this in the state cabinet. Then we will send it
to Delhi. We are working on that", J&K Chief Minister Omar
Abdullah told reporters here on the sidelines of a function
where he decorated 149 officers and jawans of state police for
gallantry and meritorious service.
The rehabilitation policy for the youth, who have crossed
over to PoK and want to return, is aimed at achieving the twin
objectives of rehabilitating them and blocking the means for
sneaking in illegally, he said.
It is for the first time in the last 21 years that the
state government has convinced the Centre of the need for such
a comprehensive policy for youth who want to return and live a
peaceful life, he said.
To a question about the strategy of Pakistan-sponsored
militants and cross-border infiltration, Abdullah said "They
have made their intentions clear in the beginning of the year;
they want to keep the pot boiling (militancy)".
Addressing a public meeting in Rajouri, he reiterated
that the state government will facilitate talks between
Kashmiri separatists and the Centre and also between India and
Pakistan to help address all issues for the amicable
resolution of Kashmir issue.
"We reiterate our government's endeavour to facilitate
talks between Separatists and Centre and also between India
and Pakistan to help address all issues for amicable
resolution", the Chief Minister said.
PTI
First Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 23:20