An investigation report into the alleged migration of Hindus from Kairana village in Uttar Pradesh has revealed that people are not moving out of the area due to any communal tensions. The report was submitted by DIG Saharanpur to the state government.
The report states that families regularly move out of the area in search of jobs and better education. People often migrate to nearby towns - Panipat, Sonipat, Noida and Delhi, as per the report.
These claims are in contrast with the allegations of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hukum Singh who has stated that 345 families have 'fled' from Kairana.
Of the 345 families mentioned in BJP's list, 119 have been traced. 60 families moved out 5-15 years ago, while 13 families are still in Kairana. Rest of the families have moved out but still own properties in Kairana. Four people mentioned in the list are dead.
"There is no fear of the law in the state. The police is powerless," Singh said alleging that people are changing their statements due to government pressure.
"Kairana story has now come into the limelight but something like this is not at all new but this is not a one-off issue. You can see in UP districts, which has become like Kairana. Hindus are being collectively tortured. They are being humiliated," BJP leader Yogi Adityanath said.
The Centre has also sought a detailed report from the state government on the alleged migration of Hindus. The Home Ministry asked the state government to verify the allegations and send a detailed report as early as possible.
"If people have to leave their homes in their own country, then the state government should take the responsibility. If the state government seeks any help, we will definitely give them," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju had said.
There have been allegations that Hindus from Kairana village in Shamli district in western Uttar Pradesh were forced to leave their homes by people from another community.
However, UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav had accused BJP leaders of being "dishonest" and "lying" on the issue. Yadav claimed that most of the people had left the village about 10 to 15 years back while others left in search of jobs about seven or eight years ago.
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