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More Hindu families cross over to India from Pak

Source: PTI
August 16, 2012 21:26 IST
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The fourth batch of Hindu families from Pakistan on Thursday crossed over to India with the members claiming that they were not seeking asylum but any move from the Indian government to help them settle down here is welcome.

The eight members of three families crossed over to India from Pakistan through the land transit route of Attari in the wake of disturbances in Sindh province.

The Pakistani Hindus told reporters they have come on pilgrimage visa and if get any help from the Indian government might settle down here but would prefer to return to Pakistan when the things become normal.

Over 250 Hindus belonging to Balochistan and Sindh provinces, where the community has been the target of extortions, kidnapping and forced conversions, have crossed over to India since August 10 amid reports of exodus following the kidnapping of a Hindu girl in Sindh province.
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