JK News Today
Srinagar, September 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has assured Sikhs of the Kashmir Valley that a thorough probe will be held to unearth the layers of Chattisinghpora massacre of March 2000 when 35 Sikhs were shot dead.
Manoj Sinha told a delegation of Sikhs in Srinagar on Saturday that he will ensure the culprits are brought to justice.
This is for the first time that such a probe has been promised.
The massacre of Sikhs in a dusty village in Anantnag district took place when then US President Bill Clinton was on India visit .
According to an official release , “ the members of the delegation demanded a fresh probe into Massacre of 35 Sikhs at Chittisinghpora Anantnag by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists on 20th March 2000. They further put forth various welfare issues of the Next of Kins of the martyred civilians including compassionate appointment under SRO-43, extension of benefits at par with non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits; reservation in admissions in different courses in Government universities/ Colleges, and financial assistance for the construction of memorial at Chittisinghpora Anantnag.
The Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed his commitment to deliver justice to families affected by terrorism in Jammu Kashmir. He assured that a thorough inquiry will be conducted and justice will be served.
He said the issues and grievances of families of the civilians martyred in the massacre will be addressed with the utmost sensitivity and on priority. He assured that the eligible family members will receive Compassionate appointments, and also financial assistance for self-employment. “
