NVI Correspondent
Jammu, Dec 09(NVI) : Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the issue of Rohingyas in Jammu is more of a human than political ad these people can’t be treated as animals as long as they are in Jammu.
Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Omar expressed strong disapproval of any inhumane treatment towards the Rohingya refugees, stating, “As long as they are in Jammu, we cannot abandon them or treat them like animals.”
He made it clear that the central government must decide their future, noting that the Jammu and Kashmir government did not bring them to the Jammu. “Let Centre take a call whether these people need to be deported or kept in Jammu only,” he said.
Omar’s remarks highlight the humanitarian dimensions of the issue, calling for a compassionate response to the plight of those who fled persecution in Myanmar.
The issue has become increasingly contentious, with the Jammu and Kashmir BJP raising concerns about the settlement of the Rohingyas. BJP spokesman Sunil Sethi demanded a CBI investigation into the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in facilitating the settlement process. Sethi accused these NGOs of playing a significant part in the refugees’ settlement and called for a thorough inquiry into their involvement-(News Vibes of India)
