PoJK refugees want relief process simplified

Jammu, February 22

Refugees from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) today alleged that displaced people are facing problems as their family records are not available with the Revenue Department, leaving many out of the ambit of Rs 2,000-crore relief package announced by the Central government.

A large number of refugees today took out a rally, urging the government to simplify the procedure for the PoJK refugees to get relief.

“Ration cards for those living in camps set up for the displaced of 1965 and 1971 are not available. About 30 per cent families are unable to provide state subject documents. The procedure for the legal heir certificate should be simplified,” said Capt (retd) Yudhvir Singh Chib, president, PoJK Displaced Front.

He demanded that Rs 2,000 crore should not be treated as the full and final amount as many other components of the package had been ignored. There is a confusion over the quantum of relief and it should be clarified, he added.

He also sought Rs 30-lakh compensation for each displaced family. —TNS