Rohingya & Bangladeshi Settlements Removed From Jammu: What Triggered The Action
Official figures show 7,656 Rohingyas and 504 Bangladeshi nationals have been identified across Jammu and Kashmir, with 6,737 Rohingyas recorded in the Jammu division. Temporary shelters, huts and makeshift shops used by Rohingya families at several locations in Jammu have been removed after notices were issued to landowners whose private properties were reportedly being used for residential and commercial purposes. The action followed the visit of the Centre’s High-Level Committee on Demographic Change to Jammu. Families at the identified locations reportedly cleared their belongings and vacated the sites, with visuals showing temporary structures being dismantled. How Did Rohingyas And Bangladeshis Reach Jammu? There is no official indication that the government settled Rohingya or Bangladeshi nationals in Jammu. Reports suggest that many reached the region through family and local networks, while some cases involve allegations of unauthorised entry into India. In areas such as Narwa...