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CRPF ready to help Kashmiris outside despite losing 40 jawans in JeM attack
Srinagar, Feb 17: (UNI) The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has set up “ CRPF Madadgaar” 24X7 helpline for speedy assistance to Kashmiri students, businessmen and others in case they face any difficulties or harassment outside the valley following protests in different parts of the country against the fidayeen attack in Pulwama in which 40 personnel were martyred on Thursday afternoon.
Jammu and Kashmir police has also set up helplines in every district in the valley to provide assistance to people of their districts who are in different parts of the country.
The Union Home Ministry has also issued a direction to all state government to ensure safety and security of Kashmiri people in their states.
CRPF Madadgaar “A 24×7 helpline by CRPF for those in distress” in a tweet said “ #Kashmiri students and general public, presently out of #kashmir can contact @CRPFmadadgaar on 24×7 toll free number 14411 or SMS us at 7082814411 for speedy assistance in case they face any difficulties/harrasment. @crpfindia @HMOIndia @JKZONECRPF @jammusector @crpf_srinagar “.
The tweet was re-tweeted by several people, including Jammu and Kashmir police.
Meanwhile, Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh has said that some Kashmiri people came by train on Saturday. Police facilitated their shifting & lodgement at Bathindi. Entire Jammu remained peaceful during day except a minor issue at Janipora in morning yesterday. Movement of some stranded Kashmiri people to Srinagar also being arranged.
I had taken up the matter with DGP Utrakhand to take care of security of students from Kashmir. DIG Baramulla is also in touch. A helpline is set up at PCR Srinagar and PCR Jammu, Mr Singh said.