SRINAGAR: In a significant development that marks a turning point for the victims of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, the Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir (ATVK) has hailed the resolution of long-pending SRO (Statutory Rules and Orders) case files — some of which had remained unsettled for nearly three decades.
The ATVK extended heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, and the Government of India for what it termed as a “courageous and historic” step towards justice and rehabilitation. The move paves the way for eligible victims and their families to be granted government jobs under the SRO provisions — a vital measure for restoring dignity, economic stability, and inclusion in society.
“For years, we have struggled to have our voices heard — from local administrations to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Today, that voice has been honoured,” said Tasleema Akhter, Chairperson of ATVK, in a strong statement issued to the press.
“I have full faith in our beloved Indian Constitution. This decision reaffirms that India stands by its forgotten citizen’s who suffered at the hands of terrorism,” she added.
The announcement comes as a long-awaited relief for hundreds of families who have faced bureaucratic delays, economic hardship, and social marginalisation following acts of terror.
ATVK reiterated its firm commitment to continue advocating for the rights, justice, peace, reservation, rehabilitation, and education of terror victims across the region.
This move is seen not only as a step toward healing long-standing wounds but also as a reassurance that justice, though delayed, is not denied for the survivors of conflict in the Valley.
