PoK refugees hold protest, clash with police in Jammu

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Feb 27 2014 | 6:40 AM IST
Refugees from the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) today clashed with police who stopped them from marching towards the Civil Secretariat.
The protesters, under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir PoK Refugees Front-1947, 1965, 1971, staged an anti-government demonstration and held a protest march to the Secretariat, demanding one-time settlement and ownership rights.
The protesters, led by the front's leader Rachpal Singh, were carrying banners and placards, and raising slogans in support of their demands.
Talking to reporters, a front leader alleged that the state government had failed to resolve the issues of the refugees. "Only assurances have been given so far," he added.

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First Published: Feb 27 2014 | 6:40 AM IST

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