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57 J&K youth joined militancy in PoK after travelling on valid passports, says DGP Singh
The Hindu
Tougher layers of scrutiny will be put in place for those who intend to study there, he says.
The J&K police on Tuesday hinted at tougher layers of scrutiny for those who intend to study in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), as DGP Dilbagh Singh claimed 57 youth have joined militancy on valid visa documents. “Of the 57 youth who went to the other side of Kashmir on valid visa and documents but joined militancy, 17 returned along with weapons and got killed in encounters. Thirteen are still active on this side and 17 are still living across, who are under a constant watch of the J&K police,” DGP Singh said at a press conference in Rajouri. DGP Singh said the visa procedure and security clearance will be made further strict in the wake of local youth travelling to PoK on the pretext of studies and tourism and ending up joining militancy.More Related News