Rajnath tells all states to ensure J&K youth safety

Government to issue advisory to protect students from J&K

Union home minister Rajnath Singh directed home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to issue an advisory to all states and UTs to ensure the safety of Kashmiri youth following reports of their being targeted outside J&K. The advisory, home ministry sources said, was issued on Friday evening.

The minister expressed concern on Twitter over incidents of harassment of Kashmiri youth studying in various parts of the country. “Kashmiri youth also contribute in the progress of India. Action should be taken by the states against those who target them. I appeal to everyone to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students living in other parts of the country. Kashmiris are a part of our family,’’ Mr Singh tweeted.

“I appeal to everyone to consider the Kashmiri youth as their own brethren and treat them well as contributions of the people of Kashmir in nation building are immense,” he said.

Taking serious note of Kashmiri youth being targeted outside Jammu and Kashmir, Union home minister Rajnath Singh directed home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to issue an advisory to all states and Union Territories to ensure their safety. The advisory, home ministry sources said, was issued on Friday evening.

Reaching out to Kashmiri youth, the home minister also expressed his concern on Twitter over incidents of them being harassed at institutions in other parts of the country. “Kashmiri youth also contribute in progress of India. Action should be taken by the states against those who target them. I appeal to everyone to ensure safety of Kashmiri students living in other parts of the country. Kashmiris are a part of our family,” Mr Singh tweeted.

Earlier, talking to the media on the sidelines of an event, the Union home against Kashmiri youth in some parts of the country had come to his notice and that he would appeal to all chief ministers to ensure safety of students living in their respective states. “I appeal to everyone to consider the Kashmiri youths as their own brethren and treat them well as contribution of people of Kashmir in nation building is immense,” he added. There were reports that Kashmiris studying in UP and Rajasthan were receiving threats.