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| Women, children suffered most due to militancy in J&K: Omar | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, may 23 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said more than the men, children and women in the state had to bear the brunt of militancy.
Speaking to chairpersons of Social Welfare Boards (SWB) of various states who are presently here, Mr Abdullah said the worst sufferers were children and women.
"They were most innocent victims of the militancy who had no say and nothing to do with anything in this regard," he added.
The psychological and physical trauma they had gone through in the period of disturbance has created deep scar of depression on them, he said, adding that the state government was gradually pulling them out of this pain and providing a helpful atmosphere to heal their wounds and help them live a normal life.
"Our endeavour has been to keep their optimism live and work for their bright future," he said, adding that process of bringing them out of darkness is on.
He said the visit of chairpersons of SWBs from various states and the Centre and their interaction with womenfolk of Jammu and Kashmir at various levels would help to restore confidence in the women of the state who have suffered during the militancy and also in those who are enthusiastic to serve the society in various capacities.
The Chief Minister said the perception generated during the period of militancy regarding visiting Jammu and Kashmir for security reasons has to be removed and the mindset changed from negative perspective to the positive one.
"I would like you to carry the message from this place to whole of the country reflecting the positive change and peaceful atmosphere gaining ground in the state especially in the valley," Mr Abdullah said.
"You represent all corners of India and I would like you to tell your countrymen what you have felt and experienced here during your stay," he told the chairpersons. Mr Abdullah said the people of the state are known for their hospitality and they are resilient to rebuild peaceful and progressive Jammu and Kashmir.
He said, "Peace is returning and we are receiving quite a large number of guests from all over the country since last year. "We would like more and more visitors to come here and relish the natural beauty and hospitality of the people," he said. Chairperson of National SWB Preama Carippa and state chairperson Khem Lata Wukhloo introduced the chairpersons from various states to the Chief Minister.
Ms Carippa on this occasion lauded the Chief Minister's efforts for working to bring peace and development side by side in the state.
She also appreciated the facilities and protocol extended to the visiting chairpersons and said their interaction and meeting with the officials concerned have remained a success and was productive.
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