SRINAGAR, June 1:
Twenty-two fresh guests from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) arrived here today while only two Kashmiris crossed over to other side of the Line of Control (LoC) at Kaman post, the last Indian military post on this side of the border in Uri sector.
As many as 41 returnees also crossed side at the Kaman post after crossing the Aman Setu, peace bridge, official sources said. They said 22 fresh PoK residents, including six women and as many children arrived at Kaman post to meet their relatives separated in 1947 due to partition.
They said nine residents of Kashmir, who had crossed over to other side of the LoC also returned to their homes. They included six women and a child. The number of PoK residents increases during the summer and decreases when there is below freezing temperature.
Similarly, the number of Kashmiris visiting PoK also increases during winter and decreases during summer. Sources said only two Kashmiris crossed over to other side of the LoC to meet their relatives. However, 32 residents of PoK returned to their homes after completing stay in Kashmir. They included 10 women and six children.
The cross border Karvan-e-Aman bus service has helped thousands of families divided in 1947 to meet each other since it was started on April 7, 2005. (UNI)
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