Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 5: Army today said it held an interaction with Gujjar and Bakerwals in South Kashmir’s Shopian district.
A defence spokesman said that the Army personnel held the interaction with the Gujjar and Bakerwals who are crossing Pir Panjal Range during reverse migration.
“During the interaction, the Gujjar-Bakerwal community conveyed the hardship faced by them while migrating due to protests and bandh calls. They also thanked the Army for ensuring peace enroute migration by Army’s constant presence,” he said.
Commanding Officer of Shopian Camp of Army conveyed to them that the security forces are always open to them for any assistance and assured that all possible help will be extended to ensure safe migration of the community, said the spokesman.
A total of 174 deras have migrated through Shopian area and crossed the Pir Panjal Range. “The Shopian based Army camp along with Sheep Department, District Veterinary Department are extending all possible help to assist the Gujjar and Bakkarwal community at established Reception and Assistance Points (RASP) at Dubjan and Gaddar area,” the defence spokesman added.
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