Sheeri (Baramulla) Dec 23: Minister of State for Home Nasir Aslam Wani on Friday said the state government was committed to encourage youth who want to return from the Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK).
 “One should be happy if youth are returning from the PaK. It is also the policy of the government to encourage youth who want to return and live a peaceful life with their families” Wani told reporters at the sidelines of 10th passing out parade at Sheeri here in north Kashmir.
 “Militants who have surrendered or have been released will be provided jobs or encouraged to start their own enterprise. Government is formulating a concrete policy for their permanent rehabilitation,” he said. 
 Asked can state police tackle militancy if Armed Forces Special Powers Act is revoked, Wani said, “Police will gradually take the responsibility if AFSPA is revoked partially.”  
 Earlier, while addressing the gathering the MoS Home said, “It is an historical movement for the 923 passing out trainees. Every trainee has to work for the welfare of the common people.”
 Wani said that police put in lot of efforts to ensure that 2011 passes off peacefully. “No one can underestimate the sacrifices rendered by policemen. Families of those policemen, who laid down their lives, for our better tomorrow, will be taken care off.”

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