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Centre may release Punjab militants

NASIK, May 14 (PTI) — Close on the heels of release of Hurriyat leaders in Jammu and Kashmir, the government is contemplating review of cases of those jailed during militancy in Punjab.

Home Minister L.K. Advani told reporters here that he had directed his ministry officials to review the cases of those booked under the NSA and TADA in Punjab.

“I have asked officials of my ministry to prepare a list of those who were detained in Punjab under the NSA and TADA. If leaders of Hurriyat can be released, why not these persons,” he said.

The minister said any decision on their release would be taken on a case-by-case basis and merit.

With militancy having ended in Punjab, it was felt that the cases of those detained could be reviewed, he said.