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In 1996, the government established a council for rehabilitation of the victims of militancy with the objective of addressing the problem in an effective manner. However, with the installation of popular rule, the humanitarian agenda was diluted to exclude the orphans and widows left behind by militants. Amazingly, such a prepostrous mindset is apt to leave such destitutes to languish in unmitigated distress. What impact it would have on their otherwise wounded psyche, particularly of the orphans, could be anybody's guess. Over the years, the much hyped rehabilitation council has been reduced to an appendage of the social welfare department.
Please pray for the widows and orphans of Kashmir.