JammuJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has announced amnesty to first-time stone pelters, officials said on Thursday.
In a Twitter post on Wednesday night, Mufti said: “It gives me immense satisfaction to restart the process of withdrawing FIRs against first-time offenders of stone pelting.
“My government had initiated the process in May 2016 but it was unfortunately stalled due to the unrest later that year.
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“It is a ray of hope for these young boys and their families. This initiative will provide them an opportunity to rebuild their lives.”
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The Centre’s special representative on Jammu and Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma had recommended the move to instil confidence among the stakeholders for a sustained dialogue to resolve the Kashmir issue.
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