Srinagar: The Pakistani origin wives of many former militants, who returned to Kashmir under the then Omar Abdullah led state government's rehabilitation policy in 2010 on Monday again urged authorities to either grant them citizenship or send them back so that they can live a normal life.
Addressing a news conference at Press Club Srinagar, the spouses of former militants said that there are around 400 Pakistan origin wives besides 3,000 children who are stuck here as authorities are not allowing them to visit their families.
"We have been watching the funerals of our loved ones on video calls and haven't met our family members for years. We want the government of India to allow us to return home so that we can meet our dear ones," they said. "Authorities must come clear. Either deport us or provide us with travel documents."