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79 Valley youths join militancy
 [Daily Excelsior] 79 youths in Kashmire Valley have joined various terror outfits during this year, a figure which is 30 per cent higher than that of the previous year, Rajya Sabha was informed today.Replying to a written question by BJP member Lal Singh Vadodia, Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said as per reports, 79 youths have joined krazed killer ranks during 2015 (as on November 30) whereas 60 youths joined krazed killer ranks during the corresponding period of 2014. There has been a growing concern within the security establishment about the sudden increase in disappearance of youths in Kashmire valley this year and reports coming in suggest that they have joined various krazed killer organizations, especially pro-Pakistain Hizbul Mujahideen led by Burhan Wani. The Minister informed the Upper House that the terrorist activities in the Jammu and Kashmire were regularly being monitored and reviewed at various levels. He said that the Government has adopted various counter measures to neutralise these efforts and capabilities of snuffies to disturb peace in the state. Chaudhary said the Government has also encouraged policies to mainstream the youth, including providing employment opportunities to wean them away from militancy. He said various steps have been initiated, including proactively taking suitable measures to safeguard the borders from cross-border terrorism and containing militancy. The other focus areas are that the democratic process is sustained, ensuring sustained grinding of the peace processor and providing adequate opportunities to all sections of the people who eschew violence to effectively represent their view points and redress their genuine grievances. (PTI) Posted by: Fred 2015-12-24 |
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