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CM reaches Jodhpur, pays homage to Pak refugees found dead

Jodhpur : Chief minister Ashok Gehlot reached Jodhpur from Jaisalmer on Wednesday and paid homage to the 11 Pakistan refugees who were found dead under mysterious circumstances in their shack on a farm in Lodta village on Monday.

He offered floral tributes to the deceased at Gangana, a settlement of Pakistan refugees on the outskirts of the city and expressed his condolences.

He met the relatives of the deceased family and consoled them.

Interacting with people, he assured them of every possible assistance and said police had been investigating the case.

Agreeing to the demand of people of investigation, Gehlot said he was ready to get the matter investigated by any agency.

“I am with you in this grief and understand your problems and issues. I know you all have come here because it was difficult in Pakistan. I wished that you live here happily and flourish,, Gehlot said.

He also interacted with the president of Seemant Lok Sangthan Hindu, Singh Sodha, and gathered details about the issues afflicting the refugees.

“There are a number of agents who harass them in connivance with local police, CID and others”, said Sodha.

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