Space Crunch, Central Force CRPF Stays In 700 J&K Properties, Pays Rent
NDTV
The Central Reserve Police Force, or CRPF, has been stationed on some 737 premises in Jammu and Kashmir
Shortage of accommodation in Jammu and Kashmir has left no choice for the Central Reserve Police Force other than occupying the abandoned homes of Kashmiri Pandits, hospitals, schools, hotels and even temples.
The Central Reserve Police Force, or CRPF, has been stationed on some 737 premises in Jammu and Kashmir.
"We will vacate the houses of Kashmiri Pandits, which are currently occupied by the CRPF, if any family or families ask us to. The government will definitely provide us some other location for jawans," CRPF Director General Kuldiep Singh said.
The CRPF's data show it occupies one school, one hospital, two cinema halls, eight orchards, 26 industrial units and factories, 30 hotels, 71 agricultural lands, 265 other private buildings - which includes the homes of Kashmiri Pandits - and 333 other government buildings.
