24x7 grievances redressal helpline for J-K people, students

A 24x7 grievance redressal helpline was today set-up for Jammu and Kashmir people, particularly students residing out of the state.
The Union Home Ministry has nominated Sanjay Roy, Director (Media), as the nodal officer for grievances relating to Jammu and Kashmir persons, particularly students residing outside the state, a government release said.
The grievances can be reported, 24x7, on the following phone numbers: 011-23092923, 011-23092885 and email: dirmjk-mha@nic.In
The nodal officer will receive complaints from Kashmiri people and youths facing harassment in different parts of the country. He will also coordinate with states for an early disposal of such cases.

The announcement for appointing such an officer was made by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh during his two-day visit to Kashmir Valley recently during which several political parties had raised the issue of harassment of Kashmiri youths in various parts of the country.
During the recent unrest in the Valley, reports of alleged harassment of Kashmiri youths were received from states including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.